The APA Office of Continuing Education in Psychology’s (CEP) is now webcasting its Clinician’s Corner workshops nationally on a live basis!  These 3-hour workshops feature leading practitioners and scholars working in key areas of professional practice. All workshops include CE credits and will be held at the APA Building, 750 First St. NE, Washington, DC or online through a live webcast.

Ethics of Trauma Treatment

When: Friday, October 28, 2011
Where: On-site at the APA Building, 750 First St, NE, Washington, DC or Online live Webcast
Time: 1 p.m - 4 p.m.

CE Credits: 3

This workshop explores issues in the mindful application of ethics, in which the therapist has engaged in self-reflection regarding his/her ability to ethically treat this population and is firmly grounded in and aware of the risks and challenges. This self-reflection involves the therapist’s ability to integrate awareness of and empathy for the needs of self and client in the therapeutic relationship, to maintain ongoing awareness of potential pitfalls, and to seek consultation and to learn from therapeutic mistakes. Common ethical dilemmas that are encountered in trauma treatment will be explored and discussed through didactic presentation illustrated with case examples. Major issues involving the treatment frame and the maintenance of appropriate and professional boundaries, especially during times of crises and as a result of attachment and trauma-based relational challenges will be included. Also discussed will be special issues such as responsibility of supervisors, treatment of a patient sexually abused by a previous therapist, suicidality, risk to others, safety, and self-injury.

This workshop is designed to help you:

1. Identify five areas of risk in the treatment of traumatized individuals.

2. Describe common treatment approaches in the treatment of traumatized individuals.

3. Describe several strategies for self-reflection and self-care when ethical dilemmas arise in the treatment of traumatized individuals.

Presenters: Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP, Christine A. Courtois, PhD & Assocs, PLC, Washington, DC

Live Webcast and On-site Workshop Fees: Member: $55; Nonmember: $70

How to Enroll

For Live Webcast Only 

On-site Only:

• By Telephone: (800) 374-2721, ext. 5991 or (202) 336-5991 (within DC Metropolitan area); 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., ET. Pay by credit card only (AMEX, MC, or VISA)

• By Fax: (202) 336-6151: Pay by credit card only; must have valid signature and expiration date (AMEX, MC, or VISA)

• By Mail: APA Accounting/CEP Office, Clinician’s Corner Enrollment, 750 First St. NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.

The Enrollment Form will be accepted only with one of the following forms of payment: check, money order, or valid credit card. Checks should be made payable to "American Psychological Association."

On-site Enrollment Limit: 35 (Space is limited; sign up now)

Enrollment form (PDF, 41KB)