Ethical Decision-Making in Rural and Small Communities: WS106

This intermediate workshop identifies the cultural and contextual factors that influence ethical dilemmas and impact good ethical decision making in rural and other small communities. Emphasizing situations that are particularly relevant in small communities, such as confidentiality and multiple relationships, the presenter includes several case-based examples of routine and unexpected encounters that can lead to ethical dilemmas. Participants learn to identify these dilemmas early, identify strategies for avoiding or preventing ethical missteps, and apply appropriate and culturally informed decision-making strategies when dilemmas emerge.

Webinars are converted to video on-demand programs with closed captioning after the live air date.

• Identify at least three ethical challenges of particular relevance in rural and small communities.
• List at least four ways in which rural settings and social context impact ethical decision making.
• Apply APA ethical standards and ethical decision-making steps to at least three cases involving confidentiality, multiple relationships, competence, and privacy.

Cindy L. Juntunen, PhD