Ethics & Boundaries: Understanding Boundary Violations and Addressing Impairment
Virtual via Zoom
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Credits: 0.4 CEUs / 4 Continuing Education Hours
Certificate Delivery: Digital, Within 48 Hours of Completion
Cost: $79 by Jan. 21, then $109
Session Overview
In today’s fast-paced and increasingly complex professional environment, maintaining clear ethical boundaries is more important than ever. The pressures faced by helping professionals—whether in counseling, therapy, social work, or related fields—can lead to challenging situations where personal and professional boundaries are tested. Ensuring that these boundaries are respected not only protects clients but also safeguards the well-being and integrity of the professional.
This training offers an exploration of boundary violations and the impact of impairment, both of which can significantly affect the quality of care. With a focus on practical solutions and ethical frameworks, the training aims to provide professionals with the tools they need to navigate these critical issues confidently, while meeting continuing education requirements.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will discriminate between boundary blurring, boundary extending, and boundary violations in the helping professions.
- Attendees will learn strategies for responding to boundary concerns in self and others (i.e. colleagues).
- Attendees will refresh the concept of impairment to be able to specify signs of impairment in self and others, ethical considerations, and strategies for response.
- Attendees will gain insight into their own signals for distress as a means of preventing impairment.
Julie Bates-Maves, PhD, LPC
- Areas of Expertise
- Treatment of Addiction
- Trauma
- Mental Health Conditions
- Strength-based counselor with emphasis on stigma reduction
- Relationship/Connection-Focused Interventions
Education
- Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision, The Pennsylvania State University, 2012
- M.S. Springfield College, Springfield College, 2007
- B.A. Psychology, University at Albany, 2005
Participants will earn 4 Continuing Education Hours, represented as 0.4 CEUs, upon completion of this program.
CEU Information by Profession:
- Wisconsin Licensed Social Workers: Programs qualify as continuing education courses offered by an accredited university with relevant subject matter taught by qualified presenters. [MPSW 19.03 (1) (e)]
- Wisconsin Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: Programs qualify as continuing education courses offered by an accredited university with relevant subject matter taught by qualified presenters. [MPSW 19.03 (1) (e)]
- Wisconsin Licensed Professional Counselors: Programs qualify as continuing education courses offered by an accredited university with relevant subject matter taught by qualified presenters. [MPSW 19.03 (1) (e)]
- Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselors: Programs qualify as continuing education courses offered by an accredited university with relevant subject matter taught by qualified presenters. [SPS 168.02 (1) (d)]
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Programs from the University of Wisconsin campuses may qualify towards your Professional Development Plans (PDPs).
- Other Professions or States: Contact your professional board or organization for specific continuing education requirements.
UW-Stout Continuing Education & Conferences welcomes individuals with disabilities and individualized needs. To request accommodations, please contact us at continuinged@uwstout.edu or 715-232-2793. While we encourage requests at least two weeks in advance, we will make every effort to accommodate those made closer to the program date. All requests are confidential.
The Universities of Wisconsin is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and complies with Title IX and ADA requirements, offering equal opportunities in employment and programming.
Payment Policy
Payment is due by the start of your course, training, or event. To ensure your spot is reserved, please complete payment or make arrangements with the university in advance.
Cancellation Policy
If your plans change, you’re welcome to substitute another participant at no extra charge. Otherwise, refunds are processed as follows:
Cancellations more than 14 days before the start date:
Full refund.Cancellations 14 days or fewer before the start date:
An administrative fee of 3% of the registration cost plus $5 will be deducted from your refund.If you are registered and do not attend:
You are responsible for the full registration fee.
If the university must cancel a program, you’ll receive a full refund.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at continuinged@uwstout.edu or 715-232-2793. We’re here to help and may be able to make special accommodations on a case-by-case basis.