1. Ethics

2. Ethics: Definition
Moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior.
The moral correctness of specified conduct.

3. Ethics Joke
Client’s mom said “kiss me”

4. Ethics Primer Set clear & consistent boundaries
Awareness of transference & counter transference
Enabling vs. Empowering
Gifts (cookies, tickets, artwork)
Dual-Relationships
Sports teams, church, employing them, hairstylist

5. Ethics Primer Be careful with Self-disclosure
Belief in the process, rather than in successes and failures
Importance of self-care (therapy, meetings, exercise, eating, time off, etc…)
Importance of self determination

6. Ethics Primer
Documentation
Consultation
Termination

7. Ethics: Top 10 Violations
Boundary violation
Dual relationship
Relationship with client’s family, friends, lover’s, ex’s
Sexual Boundary violation

8. Ethics: Top 10 Violations
Violation of Confidentiality

9. Ethics: Top 10 Violations
Mandatory reporting

10. Ethics: Top 10 Violations
Practice on lapsed license

11. Ethics: Top 10 Violations
Professional disclosure statement
Place(s) of work
Licensese & certifications
Scope of practice
Education
State Licensing Board Contact Info

12. Ethics: Top 10 Violations
Misrepresentation of credentials

13. Ethics: Top 10 Violations
Fraudulent or Inappropriate Billing

14. Ethics: Top 10 Violations
Fraudulent Documentation

15. Ethics: Top 10 Violations
Impaired Professional

16. Ethics: Top 10 Violations
Failure to release records

17. Penalties Ethics Training Counseling Fine Censure
Suspension of license
Misdemeanor Charges
Revocation of license
Felony Charges