Online Presence, Offline Impact: Social Media Risks for Psychologists

Social media use by your patients can influence therapeutic interactions, including alliance and outcomes. But your own online presence may inadvertently expose you—both personally and professionally—to potential risks, such as boundary crossings or violations, reputational harm, and licensing complaints.

Learning objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify several risks involved in using social media, both personally and professionally.

• Discuss best practices and risk mitigation strategies to reduce malpractice claims and licensing complaints.

• Describe some ethical and legal considerations in social media use in psychological practice.

Presenter disclaimer

Allison Funicelli and Cara Staus, two of our presenters, have a working relationship with Allied World, the underwriter for the American Professional Agency. As such, Funicelli and Staus have both a financial and an intellectual interest in the webinar content. The purpose of this presentation is to provide a balanced view on social media risks in psychological practice.

Accessibility

We strive to provide an inclusive, accessible experience that enables all individuals to engage with our programming. Captioning is displayed on this webinar recording, and a transcript is also available. If you require any other accommodations to fully engage with this webinar recording, please contact us by email.