Ethics Through a Hollywood Lens
2026-06-26 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Law & Ethics and Professional Roles & Boundaries CEs!
Ethics Through a Hollywood Lens
Presented by: Kristie Baber, MSW, LICSW, CCTP
When: Friday, June 26, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live via Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link via email the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 6 CEs – All 6 can be used for Law & Ethics CEs OR 4 Law & Ethics CEs and 2 Professional Roles & Boundaries CEs | Cost: $199.00
If we’re being honest, sometimes it’s hard to feel motivated to take yet another ethics class. But whether we’ve been practicing for years or just starting to integrate the full meaning of our values into the clinical work, it is essential to reconsider how our field’s ethical principles and standards apply to the actual daily practice with clients. This class will explore some of the most common ethical pitfalls ensnaring even the most experienced therapists.
This class is intended to be an entertaining guide to the ethical practice and professional responsibility we strive to attain. From a storytelling perspective, we’ll look at some slippery slopes, regrettable missteps, and colossal blunders. Our focus will primarily be on ethical considerations within the therapeutic relationship – boundary crossings & violations, professional competency & misconduct, and the risks of compassion fatigue.
This full-day class is designed for practicing therapists with clients of all ages. The workshop will be conducted in a Zoom format. Teaching modalities will include clinical discussion, lectures with many case examples, video illustrations, and small group and individual exercises.
Workshop Objectives:

Define professional competence and identify our scope of practice.
Differentiate between boundary crossings and violations.
Identify potential impacts of transference and countertransference on ethical practice.
Utilize Ling & Hauck’s ETHICS model as an option for decision-making.
Explore the ethical risks of compassion fatigue and strategies to mitigate them.
Determine resources and supports for ethical decision-making.

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After Hours: Therapeutic Boundaries: The Ethics of Creating Clarity, Safety, and Trust in Clinical Work
2026-06-30 18:00 - 20:00
Meets Professional Roles & Boundaries
CE requirements!
After Hours: Therapeutic Boundaries: The Ethics of Creating Clarity, Safety, and Trust in Clinical Work
Presented by: Dreya Blume, LCSW
When: Tuesday, June 30th, 2026| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Pacific Time
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours: 2 Professional Roles and Boundaries CEs or Law & Ethics CEs | $50.00
Therapeutic boundaries are the cornerstone of ethical and effective clinical practice, providing a framework for clarity, safety, and trust within the therapeutic relationship. In this engaging workshop, participants will explore the multifaceted role of boundaries in fostering healthy client interactions while safeguarding their professional integrity.
This training will address key themes such as boundary setting in diverse contexts, navigating boundary crossings versus violations, and handling potential ethical dilemmas with confidence and compassion.
Specific topics will include self-disclosure, outside of office contact, gift-giving, dual relationships, time management (beginning and ending sessions on time), sexual attraction, and physical touch, as well as social media policies and technology issues. In addition, we will explore how a person’s cultural background can influence boundaries.
Participants will leave with practical tools to enhance self-awareness, manage countertransference, and ensure that their professional boundaries serve as a foundation for trust and transformation in their work. Whether you are a seasoned clinician or just beginning your career, this workshop will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to strengthen your practice.
OBJECTIVES:

Explain the difference between boundary crossings and boundary violations
Understand the ethical importance of creating and maintaining healthy professional and personal boundaries in the therapeutic relationship
Identify how to communicate healthy boundaries to clients

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Relationships, Professional Roles, and Boundaries in the Clinical Setting
2026-07-09 09:30 - 12:30
Back by overwhelmingly popular demand!
Meets New Professional Roles & Boundaries CE Requirement!
Relationships, Professional Roles, and Boundaries in the Clinical Setting
Presented by: Eric Ström, PhD, Attorney at Law, LMHC
When: Thursday, July 9th, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs – 2 Professional Relationships and Boundaries CEs and 1 Law & Ethics CE | $109.00
Future Sessions of This Workshop:

Thursday, September 10th, 2026: More information and to register here >>>
Friday, February 26th, 2027: More information and to register here >>>

Continuing Education Workshop Description:
Boundary violations are among the most common reasons for professional discipline of behavioral health clinicians. Dual relationships—both intentional and unintentional—can take many forms and often pose ethical, clinical, and legal challenges.
In recognition of this significant cause of misconduct, as of October 2025, the Washington Department of Health has implemented a new requirement for two hours of continuing education in “Professional Roles and Boundaries” every two years (the new Washington State continuing education requirements, according to WAC 246-809-630, can be found here).
In this continuing education workshop, we will examine Washington State laws and professional ethical standards regarding personal and dual relationships with clients. Drawing from recent Washington Department of Health disciplinary decisions, participants will engage with real-world case studies that illustrate common risk areas. The workshop will also offer practical strategies for establishing and maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries in everyday practice.
This course is designed to meet the Washington State Department of Health’s continuing education requirement for Professional Roles and Boundaries, per WAC 246-809-630.
The third “bonus” hour will be a question-and-answer session with Eric and will include discussions of complex ethical cases involving professional roles and boundaries.
Continuing Education Workshop Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Implement strategies to maximize clinical effectiveness while minimizing liability risk;
Apply Washington legal guidelines regarding dual relationships;
Apply ethical standards concerning personal relationships with clients;
Identify and describe various types of inconsistent dual relationships;
Recognize risk factors that may contribute to boundary crossings or violations; and
Create and evaluate strategies to maintain appropriate and ethical clinical relationships.

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🆕 BRAND-NEW! The Ethics of Caring for Both the Body and the Psyche: A Two-Part Workshop 🆕
2026-07-30 10:00 - 17:00
Brand-New!
Law & Ethics CEs!
The Ethics of Caring for Both the Body and the Psyche: A Two-Part Workshop
Presented by: Eric Ström, PhD, Attorney at Law, LMHC and Dr. Kristen Allott
When: Thursday, July 30th, 2026 | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours: 6 CEs – 3 are Law & Ethics CEs | $199.00
This two-session workshop offers the clinician a new holistic lens for approaching clients whose cognitive, somatic, and physical symptoms can very often be directly linked to dis-harmony between our bodies, the foods we eat, our polyvagal states, and our Internal Family System (IFS) parts.
Many mental health practitioners have been incorrectly told that discussing the physical body and its interactive systems will be viewed as operating “out of our lanes” or areas of competence. Because of this, clinicians may avoid having all-important and life-altering discussions about the connection between our bodies and our psyche—how the foods we eat and our nutritional health impact not only our physical but also our mental health.
To address the reluctance of mental health practitioners to discuss the very real connection between the somatic and the cognitive, the body and the psyche, we have invited Eric Strom to present the first session of this two-session day. Eric Strom’s Law and Ethics training will address the law and ethics around the Scope of Practice as it applies to mental health practitioners.
Kristen Allott will then follow Eric Strom’s three-hour law and ethics training and present her unique, effective approach to explaining why many highly motivated clients still cannot make lasting changes in their dietary habits. Kristen shares how our IFS parts and protectors could be causing the subconscious resistance to dietary changes that could fuel inner harmony. Kristen’s approach to finding inner harmony and health using both IFS parts work and polyvagal states has proven to be highly effective AND entertaining, a truly novel holistic approach to providing therapy. Her afternoon session will be both informative and engaging as she combines her specialties in nutrition and mental health. You will never view dietary habits in quite the same way after hearing Kristen’s techniques for incorporating IFS and polyvagal states in finding and fueling inner harmony and lasting change.
MORNING SESSION (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time): The Law and Ethics of Operating within Our Scope of Practice
Presented by: Eric Ström, PhD, Attorney at Law, LMHC
As behavioral health providers, it is essential that we practice only within the legal scope of our clinical license. At the same time, many clinicians find it difficult to identify clear boundaries around the scope of practice for their licensure. In this three-hour morning session of a two-session workshop, we will focus on demystifying the legal, ethical, and practical boundaries with regard to clinical scope of practice. We will also consider areas in which clinicians are most likely to find themselves needed to extend or adjust those boundaries. This course is intended to meet law and ethics continuing education requirements.
Learning Objectives:
Participants in this workshop will be able to:
1) Identify the legal standards that define the scope of clinical practice;
2) Describe the ethical standards that define clinical competency;
3) Create and evaluate strategies to support client best interest through consultation, termination, referral, and coordination;
4) Apply best practice standards to engaging in advocacy activities for clients.
AFTERNOON SESSION (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time):
Integrating Polyvagal Theory Ladder and Internal Family System with the Physiologic Needs of the Body to Maintain Physical and Mental Health
Presented by: Dr. Kristen Allott
In the last 20 years, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, and somatic practices have offered new insights into mental health that mirror ancient systems, such as Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, in our understanding of what it means to be human.
Dr. Kristen Allott, a naturopathic doctor with a master’s degree in acupuncture, a black belt in Aikido, and a Polyvagal practitioner, will connect how our food choices influence the vagus system and impact our Internal Family System.
In this seminar, we’ll delve into how our food choices profoundly influence both our vagus system and our internal family system. You’ll discover how the body itself can often manifest as an “exiled child,’ how a “rebel” part might seek sugar for protection, and how our “protectors” can wage war over what we “should” or “shouldn’t” eat. You will learn how, by consciously fueling the prefrontal cortex, we can access our compassionate, creative Selves, significantly reduce acute distress, improve sleep quality, and cultivate a much deeper connection to our bodies and ourselves.
This live virtual training equips clinicians with practical tools to manage acute emotional distress by integrating Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and nutrition-based interventions. Participants will learn to identify nervous system states and internal “parts” that arise during emotional reactivity and apply targeted strategies to support regulation.
The course explores how diet, stress, and glucose levels affect emotional stability and introduces rapid-response tools, such as the Protein for All Initiative and Lizard Brain Treats, to help clients shift out of fight, flight, freeze, or collapse. These techniques are especially effective for anxiety, anger, mania, emotional withdrawal, and self-harm ideation. Through case examples, interactive demonstrations, and downloadable resources, attendees will gain actionable methods to enhance therapeutic outcomes. The virtual format enables flexible participation and ongoing access to learning materials.
Learning Objectives:

Learn the Polyvagal Ladder and its relevance to emotional regulation and therapeutic engagement.

Learn to apply IFS principles to identify and work with internal parts activated by physiological dysregulation.

Learn how diet and stress impact glucose levels, and how these fluctuations influence mood and behaviors.

Learn to implement nutrition-based interventions to stabilize the nervous system and reduce emotional reactivity.

Learn to utilize physiology-based calming techniques to support clients in acute reactive states.

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🆕 BRAND-NEW! Counseling on Access to Lethal Means for Suicide 🆕
2026-08-06 09:00 - 12:15
BRAND-NEW!
Law & Ethics CEs!
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means for Suicide
Presented by: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
When: Thursday, August 6th, 2026| 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM, Pacific Time
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved CEs): 3 Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00
Continuing Education Workshop Description:
Reducing access to lethal means, such as firearms and medication, can determine whether a person at risk for suicide lives or dies. This continuing education workshop will explore how to reduce access to the methods people use to kill themselves. Discover who needs lethal means counseling and how to work with people at risk for suicide—and their families—to reduce access.
Learn about what clients and families need to know, and what clinicians can do to increase safety with suicidal clients who have access to lethal means. Participants will also examine common barriers clinicians face when discussing firearms, medications, and other lethal means with clients and families, including fear of damaging rapport, cultural considerations, and uncertainty about legal or ethical responsibilities.
Practical, trauma-informed communication strategies will be reviewed to help therapists engage in collaborative, nonjudgmental conversations that support client autonomy while enhancing safety planning. Case examples and clinical applications will help participants strengthen confidence in identifying appropriate clients for lethal means counseling and integrating these interventions into routine suicide risk assessment and treatment planning.
Continuing Education Workshop Objectives

Explain at least two reasons why reducing access to lethal means can prevent suicide.
Identify clients for whom lethal means counseling is appropriate.
Describe counseling strategies for raising the topic of lethal means and increase confidence and skill in applying these strategies with clients.

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Therapeutic Boundaries: The Ethics of Creating Clarity, Safety, and Trust in Clinical Work
2026-08-19 09:00 - 12:00
Meets Professional Roles & Boundaries
CE requirements!
Therapeutic Boundaries: The Ethics of Creating Clarity, Safety, and Trust in Clinical Work
Presented by: Dreya Blume, LCSW
When: Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs Meets Criteria for Professional Roles and Boundaries CEs or Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00
Clear, ethical boundaries are essential for fostering safety, trust, and effective therapeutic relationships. This continuing education workshop introduces psychotherapists to the principles of establishing and maintaining professional boundaries while navigating complex clinical scenarios.
Participants will explore how boundary clarity supports client well-being, enhances trust, and prevents ethical dilemmas, while examining the subtle ways boundaries can be challenged or blurred in practice.
Through case examples, discussion, and reflective exercises, attendees will learn practical strategies for communicating, negotiating, and maintaining boundaries with clients. Therapists will leave with tools to create a safe and ethical therapeutic environment, strengthen professional integrity, and foster collaborative, trust-based client relationships.
Workshop Objectives:

Develop an understanding of the ethical principles and importance of maintaining clear therapeutic boundaries.
Learn strategies for establishing, communicating, and maintaining boundaries in clinical practice.
Identify ways to navigate boundary challenges to ensure safety, trust, and ethical integrity in therapy.

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Relationships, Professional Roles, and Boundaries in the Clinical Setting
2026-09-10 09:30 - 12:30
Back by overwhelmingly popular demand!
Meets New Professional Roles & Boundaries CE Requirement!
Relationships, Professional Roles, and Boundaries in the Clinical Setting
Presented by: Eric Ström, PhD, Attorney at Law, LMHC
When: Thursday, September 10th, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs – 2 Professional Relationships and Boundaries CEs and 1 Law & Ethics CE | $109.00
Continuing Education Workshop Description:
Boundary violations are among the most common reasons for professional discipline of behavioral health clinicians. Dual relationships—both intentional and unintentional—can take many forms and often pose ethical, clinical, and legal challenges.
In recognition of this significant cause of misconduct, as of October 2025, the Washington Department of Health has implemented a new requirement for two hours of continuing education in “Professional Roles and Boundaries” every two years (the new Washington State continuing education requirements, according to WAC 246-809-630, can be found here).
In this continuing education workshop, we will examine Washington State laws and professional ethical standards regarding personal and dual relationships with clients. Drawing from recent Washington Department of Health disciplinary decisions, participants will engage with real-world case studies that illustrate common risk areas. The workshop will also offer practical strategies for establishing and maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries in everyday practice.
This course is designed to meet the Washington State Department of Health’s continuing education requirement for Professional Roles and Boundaries, per WAC 246-809-630.
The third “bonus” hour will be a question-and-answer session with Eric and will include discussions of complex ethical cases involving professional roles and boundaries.
Continuing Education Workshop Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Implement strategies to maximize clinical effectiveness while minimizing liability risk;
Apply Washington legal guidelines regarding dual relationships;
Apply ethical standards concerning personal relationships with clients;
Identify and describe various types of inconsistent dual relationships;
Recognize risk factors that may contribute to boundary crossings or violations; and
Create and evaluate strategies to maintain appropriate and ethical clinical relationships.

REGISTER HERE

🆕 BRAND-NEW! The Basics of Trauma-Informed Therapy 🆕
2026-09-16 09:00 - 12:00
Brand-New!
Meets Health Equity or Cultural Competence CE requirements!
The Basics of Trauma-Informed Therapy
Presented by: Dreya Blume, LCSW
When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 Health Equity or Cultural Competence CEs | $95.00
Continuing Education Workshop Description:
Trauma affects the mind, body, and relationships, shaping how clients experience safety, trust, and connection. This continuing education training introduces psychotherapists to the principles of trauma-informed therapy, focusing on creating a therapeutic environment that recognizes and responds to the pervasive impact of trauma. Participants will explore strategies for fostering safety, supporting emotional regulation, and avoiding re-traumatization, while enhancing engagement and therapeutic alliance.
Through case examples, discussion, and practical exercises, attendees will learn how to implement trauma-informed approaches in assessment, treatment planning, and clinical interventions. Therapists will leave with tools to recognize trauma responses, support resilience, and create a therapeutic space that promotes healing, empowerment, and client well-being.
Continuing Education Workshop Objectives:

Develop an understanding of the core principles and practices of trauma-informed therapy.
Learn strategies for creating safety, fostering trust, and supporting emotional regulation in clients impacted by trauma.
Identify ways to integrate trauma-informed approaches into assessment, treatment planning, and clinical interventions.

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🆕 BRAND-NEW! The GLP-1 Frontier: Balancing Metabolic Health, Muscle Mass, and Mental Wellness 🆕
2026-09-18 09:00 - 12:00
Brand-New!
Law & Ethics, Health Equity, or Cultural Competence CEs!
The GLP-1 Frontier: Balancing Metabolic Health, Muscle Mass, and Mental Wellness
Presented by: Dr. Kristen Allott
When: Friday, September 18, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs – 2 are Law & Ethics, Health Equity, or Cultural Competence CEs | $99.00
Continuing Education Workshop Description:
GLP-1 agonists are transforming the landscape of weight management, but their impact on mental health and addictions and long-term physiological resilience is complex. While these “wonder drugs” offer significant benefits for some, they can be neutral or even detrimental to others. This seminar provides mental health professionals with a deep dive into the clinical literature, contrasting pharmaceutical data with real-world outcome studies.
We will specifically examine the critical role of muscle mass in sustaining both metabolic and mental health, and how to identify when these medications may be supporting or compromising a client’s well-being. Participants will leave with a framework for navigating client conversations, setting realistic expectations, and “tipping the scales” toward safety and efficacy.

Hour 1: The Physiology of Weight Loss: Understanding the intersection of mental health and muscle mass.
Hour 2: Data vs. Reality: Analyzing pharmaceutical research against real-world outcome studies in mental health and addiction.
Hour 3: Clinical Application: Strategies for client goal-setting, expectation management, and monitoring outcomes.

Continuing Education Workshop Objectives:
Attendees of the continuing education workshop will:

Apply ethical standards and include informed consent when introducing holistic concepts and discussing somatic tools with clients.
Provide client care within ethical scope of practice for mental health practitioners.
Maintain awareness of possible implicit bias on the part of the clinician when discussing effectiveness and possible outcomes of GLP-1 medications, especially when prescribed for weight management alone.
Comprehend implicit and explicit biases experienced by clients in larger bodies, both in our society as a whole and our healthcare system in particular.
Understand the psychological and medical reasons for the use of GLP-1 medications for weight management.
Understand the current landscape of GLP-1 medications and mental health and addiction, including company claims and FDA research.
Understand the whole-life strategies (nutrition, movement, self-care) necessary for successful GLP-1 utilization.
Develop skills to support clients in setting realistic, sustainable goals while navigating the use of GLP-1s.

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🆕 BRAND-NEW! Ethics of Somatic Therapies: Boundaries, Consent, and Scope of Practice 🆕
2026-09-28 13:00 - 16:00
Brand-New!
Meets Professional Roles & Boundaries or Law & Ethics CE requirements!
Ethics of Somatic Therapies: Boundaries, Consent, and Scope of Practice
Presented by: Dreya Blume, LCSW
When: Monday, Septemer 28th, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs – counts as Professional Roles & Boundaries or Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00
Somatic therapies are increasingly integrated into psychotherapy as clinicians seek ways to address trauma, stress, and emotional regulation through the body. However, incorporating body-based interventions raises important ethical questions related to professional boundaries, informed consent, cultural sensitivity, and the scope of practice.
This continuing education workshop explores the ethical use of somatic approaches within psychotherapy, helping clinicians thoughtfully integrate body-oriented techniques while remaining aligned with professional standards of care. Together, we will examine common ethical dilemmas that arise when working with breath, movement, grounding exercises, and other somatic practices, particularly regarding touch, power dynamics, trauma sensitivity, and client autonomy.
The workshop will provide practical guidance for obtaining meaningful informed consent, documenting somatic interventions, and recognizing when referrals or additional training are necessary. Through case examples, reflective discussion, and ethical decision-making frameworks, clinicians will strengthen their ability to incorporate somatic awareness into therapy while protecting client safety and maintaining clear professional boundaries.
Workshop Objectives:

Define key ethical considerations involved in integrating somatic therapies into psychotherapy, including issues related to boundaries, consent, and scope of practice.
Identify potential ethical risks and clinical dilemmas that may arise when using body-based interventions such as breathwork, grounding exercises, or movement practices.
Describe best practices for obtaining informed consent and maintaining clear therapeutic boundaries when incorporating somatic techniques into clinical work.
Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to determine when somatic interventions are appropriate within a clinician’s scope of practice and when consultation, referral, or additional training may be necessary.

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Therapeutic Boundaries: The Ethics of Creating Clarity, Safety, and Trust in Clinical Work
2026-10-14 09:00 - 12:00
Meets Professional Roles & Boundaries
CE requirements!
Therapeutic Boundaries: The Ethics of Creating Clarity, Safety, and Trust in Clinical Work
Presented by: Dreya Blume, LCSW
When: Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 CEs Meets Criteria for Professional Roles and Boundaries CEs or Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00
Clear, ethical boundaries are essential for fostering safety, trust, and effective therapeutic relationships. This continuing education workshop introduces psychotherapists to the principles of establishing and maintaining professional boundaries while navigating complex clinical scenarios.
Participants will explore how boundary clarity supports client well-being, enhances trust, and prevents ethical dilemmas, while examining the subtle ways boundaries can be challenged or blurred in practice.
Through case examples, discussion, and reflective exercises, attendees will learn practical strategies for communicating, negotiating, and maintaining boundaries with clients. Therapists will leave with tools to create a safe and ethical therapeutic environment, strengthen professional integrity, and foster collaborative, trust-based client relationships.
Workshop Objectives:

Develop an understanding of the ethical principles and importance of maintaining clear therapeutic boundaries.
Learn strategies for establishing, communicating, and maintaining boundaries in clinical practice.
Identify ways to navigate boundary challenges to ensure safety, trust, and ethical integrity in therapy.

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Professional Wills: Why You Need One and How to Create It
2026-10-15 10:00 - 12:00
Law & Ethics CEs!
Professional Wills: Why You Need One and How to Create It
Presented by: Sandy Voit MS, EdS, LMHC, CDFA
When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2025 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credits: CEs: 2 Law & Ethics CEs | $65.00
ARE YOU IN BREACH OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL ETHICS?
You have spent your entire professional career securing and storing medical records and ensuring your clients’ confidentiality. What happens to these records when you retire, become disabled, or die?
Did you know that even if you die, your estate could be held responsible for malpractice complaints and legal actions brought about by your failure to anticipate your demise?
For psychologists, your Code of Ethics dictates that you are expected to “make reasonable efforts to plan for facilitating services in the event that psychological services are interrupted by factors such as the psychologist’s illness, death, unavailability, relocation, or retirement…” The same ethical mandate applies to Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers.
This workshop provides information and examples of how to prepare for such a situation – creating a Professional Will and identifying a Professional Executor to handle the legal and ethical details necessary to protect yourself and your practice. If something happens to you, you need a similarly licensed professional (not your spouse or child) to deal with your clients/patients, confidential records, office leases, obtain releases, make referrals, etc. In addition, your clients/patients will likely need help in their grieving and necessary transition to another therapist.
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Law & Ethics of the Clinical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2026-10-16 09:30 - 12:30
Law & Ethics CEs!
Law & Ethics of the Clinical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Presented by: Eric Ström, PhD, Attorney at Law, LMHC
When: Friday, October 16th, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00
Continuing Education Workshop Description
While new and emerging technologies can provide clinicians with powerful and effective clinical tools, such technologies also have the potential to create a range of new challenges. In this workshop, we will address the specific legal and ethical implications of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the practice of behavioral health. We will identify and discuss the evolving standards found in federal law, state law, and professional codes of ethics. Participants will gain the ability to identify and implement a legally and ethically sound approach to evaluating and implementing new AI technologies in clinical practice.
Continuing Education Workshop Learning Objectives
After taking part in this training, participants will be able to:

Identify the emerging ethical standards related to the clinical use of AI
Apply federal HIPAA standards to the use of AI-powered clinical tools
Create strategies to effectively evaluate the clinical applicability of new technologies
Apply legal and ethical standards regarding the use of AI to clinical practice

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🆕 BRAND-NEW! The Relational Dance of Emotional Dependence 🆕
2026-10-22 09:30 - 13:30
Brand-New!
Meets Professional Roles & Boundaries CE Requirements!
The Relational Dance of Emotional Dependence
Presented by: Kristie Baber, MSW, LICSW, CCTP
When: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live via Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link via email the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 4 CEs, including 2 Professional Roles & Boundaries CEs | Cost: $109.00
Continuing Education Workshop Description:
We’ve all learned that codependence is a bad word – but what if that is an oversimplification of an otherwise healthy continuum of emotional dependence?
In this continuing education workshop, we will define and understand dependence, codependence, and interdependence without fatalism or gaslighting. This training will provide an overview of human attachment and how both our drive for connection and our tolerance for it are established in our early years.
With compassion, we’ll explore the dynamics of overreliance and discuss what codependence actually is (and, equally important, what it is not). We’ll also acknowledge the gold standard of interdependence and how to assist clients in developing and repairing relationships to that end. Most relevantly, we will address treatment planning and provide practical tools to leverage therapeutic change for our clients struggling in relationships – with themselves and others.
This continuing education workshop is designed for practicing therapists with clients of all ages. The workshop will be conducted in a Zoom format, and teaching modalities will include a mix of clinical discussion, lecture with case examples and video illustrations, as well as individual exercises.
Continuing Education Workshop Objectives:

Understand attachment patterns and clinical presentations of emotional dependency in friendships, intimate relationships, parenting, and family systems.
Appreciate interpersonal dependency as a healthy relational system.
Recognize common client histories and red flags that typify codependency.
Confront the dynamics of overreliance – vulnerability, validation, and interpersonal control.
Consider establishing healthy boundaries as a key strategy for maintaining identity and addressing unhealthy boundary profiles, including nonexistent, weak or poorly expressed, and rigid boundaries.
Underline professional boundaries in our role as therapists with a clinical population that may be struggling in this area.
Provide strategies for clients to navigate and repair inevitable relational ruptures as well as develop other skills that promote healthy interpersonal dependency.

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Ethics Through a Hollywood Lens
2026-11-12 09:00 - 16:30
Law & Ethics and Professional Roles & Boundaries CEs!
Ethics Through a Hollywood Lens
Presented by: Kristie Baber, MSW, LICSW, CCTP
When: Thursday, November 12th, 2026 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live via Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link via email the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW Approved): 6 CEs – All 6 can be used for Law & Ethics CEs OR 4 Law & Ethics CEs and 2 Professional Roles & Boundaries CEs | Cost: $199.00
If we’re being honest, sometimes it’s hard to feel motivated to take yet another ethics class. But whether we’ve been practicing for years or just starting to integrate the full meaning of our values into the clinical work, it is essential to reconsider how our field’s ethical principles and standards apply to the actual daily practice with clients. This class will explore some of the most common ethical pitfalls ensnaring even the most experienced therapists.
This class is intended to be an entertaining guide to the ethical practice and professional responsibility we strive to attain. From a storytelling perspective, we’ll look at some slippery slopes, regrettable missteps, and colossal blunders. Our focus will primarily be on ethical considerations within the therapeutic relationship – boundary crossings & violations, professional competency & misconduct, and the risks of compassion fatigue.
This full-day class is designed for practicing therapists with clients of all ages. The workshop will be conducted in a Zoom format. Teaching modalities will include clinical discussion, lectures with many case examples, video illustrations, and small group and individual exercises.
Workshop Objectives:

Define professional competence and identify our scope of practice.
Differentiate between boundary crossings and violations.
Identify potential impacts of transference and countertransference on ethical practice.
Utilize Ling & Hauck’s ETHICS model as an option for decision-making.
Explore the ethical risks of compassion fatigue and strategies to mitigate them.
Determine resources and supports for ethical decision-making.

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Law and Ethics of Imminent Harm: Understanding Mandatory Reporting and Client Lethality Obligations
2026-11-13 09:30 - 12:30
Law & Ethics CEs!
Law and Ethics of Imminent Harm: Understanding Mandatory Reporting and Client Lethality Obligations
Presented by: Eric Ström, PhD, Attorney at Law, LMHC
When: Friday, November 13th, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00
Continuing Education Workshop Description
For many clinicians, client lethality and mandatory reporting are some of the most difficult topics to navigate. In this workshop, we will examine the applicable Washington State and Federal laws regarding mandatory reporting obligations, specifically focusing on how these rules apply to behavioral health and substance use disorder clinicians. We will also discuss the boundaries and standards of clinician liability for client harm to self or others as defined in Washington State case law. Participants will gain increased ability to implement strategies to minimize risk and to limit liability to best support their clients. This course is intended to meet ethics CEU requirements
Continuing Education Workshop Objectives:
• Describe Washington state legal standards regarding duty to warn/duty to protect
• Locate and compare legal and ethical standards regarding mandatory reporting obligations
• Create and evaluate strategies to meet legal reporting requirements while maximizing client support
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Navigating Washington’s New Confidentiality Standards for LMHCs, LMFTs, and Social Workers
2026-12-04 09:30 - 12:30
Law & Ethics CEs!
Navigating Washington’s New Confidentiality Standards for LMHCs, LMFTs, and Social Workers
Presented by: Eric Ström, PhD, Attorney at Law, LMHC
When: Friday, December 4th, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00
Continuing Education Workshop Description
As of July 27, 2025, the legal framework for confidentiality in behavioral health practice in Washington State will undergo a significant shift. Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), and Social Workers will now be subject to the standards of RCW 70.02—Washington’s Uniform Health Care Information Act—through its incorporation into RCW 18.225.105.
This 3-hour ethics workshop is designed to prepare clinicians for this critical change. Participants will examine how the newly aligned laws alter confidentiality obligations, reshape definitions of protected information, and introduce updated rules around disclosures, client rights, and documentation practices.
Through step-by-step analysis, practical examples, and discussion, this training will equip attendees to confidently navigate the new legal landscape while upholding core ethical principles. This course is intended to meet Washington’s ethics CEU requirement.
Continuing Education Workshop Objectives:
After taking part in this training, participants will be able to:

Identify the sources of legal standards relating to confidentiality;
Understand the relationship between Washington State statutes and federal regulations with respect to client confidentiality;
Describe when disclosure of client information is required;
Describe when disclosure of client information is allowed.

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Law and Ethics of Effective Documentation and Record Keeping for Mental Health Professionals
2027-01-22 09:00 - 16:30
Law & Ethics CEs!
Law and Ethics of Effective Documentation and Record Keeping for Mental Health Professionals
Presented by: Eric Ström, PhD, Attorney at Law, LMHC
When: Friday, January 22nd, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 6 Law & Ethics CEs | $199.00
Continuing Education Workshop Description
Effective record-keeping is vital to effective clinical work and is a key part of sound professional practice. This workshop will examine Washington State and Federal legal standards regarding clinical documentation. We will also discuss documentation best practices to support effective clinical work while minimizing liability risk. Participants will gain an increased understanding of the current standards regarding clinical documentation. This course is intended to meet ethics continuing education requirements
This continuing education workshop will focus on understanding the sources of law and ethics standards and applying those standards to real-world and hypothetical scenarios.
Through this workshop, participants will discover the guidance provided by state law, federal law, and a range of applicable ethical codes. In addition to the provided case studies and scenarios, participants are encouraged to share their own experiences, questions, and thoughts.
Continuing Education Workshop Objectives:
Participants in this workshop will be able to:
1) Locate and describe ethical standards relating to clinical documentation
2) Locate and describe Federal and Washington State legal standards relating to clinical documentation
3) Create and evaluate strategies to use clinical documentation to best support effective work with clients
4) Evaluate the sufficiency and effectiveness of current documentation strategies.
5) Apply best practice standards to clinical documentation of work with diverse client populations.
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Relationships, Professional Roles, and Boundaries in the Clinical Setting
2027-02-26 09:30 - 12:30
Back by overwhelmingly popular demand!
Meets New Professional Roles & Boundaries CE Requirement!
Relationships, Professional Roles, and Boundaries in the Clinical Setting
Presented by: Eric Ström, PhD, Attorney at Law, LMHC
When: Friday, February 26th, 2027 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours: 3 CEs – 2 Professional Relationships and Boundaries CEs and 1 Law & Ethics CE | $109.00
Continuing Education Workshop Description:
Boundary violations are among the most common reasons for professional discipline of behavioral health clinicians. Dual relationships—both intentional and unintentional—can take many forms and often pose ethical, clinical, and legal challenges.
In recognition of this significant cause of misconduct, as of October 2025, the Washington Department of Health has implemented a new requirement for two hours of continuing education in “Professional Roles and Boundaries” every two years (the new Washington State continuing education requirements, according to WAC 246-809-630, can be found here).
In this continuing education workshop, we will examine Washington State laws and professional ethical standards regarding personal and dual relationships with clients. Drawing from recent Washington Department of Health disciplinary decisions, participants will engage with real-world case studies that illustrate common risk areas. The workshop will also offer practical strategies for establishing and maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries in everyday practice.
This course is designed to meet the Washington State Department of Health’s continuing education requirement for Professional Roles and Boundaries, per WAC 246-809-630.
The third “bonus” hour will be a question-and-answer session with Eric and will include discussions of complex ethical cases involving professional roles and boundaries.
Continuing Education Workshop Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Implement strategies to maximize clinical effectiveness while minimizing liability risk;
Apply Washington legal guidelines regarding dual relationships;
Apply ethical standards concerning personal relationships with clients;
Identify and describe various types of inconsistent dual relationships;
Recognize risk factors that may contribute to boundary crossings or violations; and
Create and evaluate strategies to maintain appropriate and ethical clinical relationships.

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Law and Ethics of Imminent Harm: Understanding Mandatory Reporting and Client Lethality Obligations
2027-03-12 09:30 - 12:30
Law & Ethics CEs!
Law and Ethics of Imminent Harm: Understanding Mandatory Reporting and Client Lethality Obligations
Presented by: Eric Ström, PhD, Attorney at Law, LMHC
When: Friday, March 12th, 2027 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Pacific Time (the third hour will be Q&A and case discussions)
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 3 Law & Ethics CEs | $99.00
Continuing Education Workshop Description
For many clinicians, client lethality and mandatory reporting are some of the most difficult topics to navigate. In this workshop, we will examine the applicable Washington State and Federal laws regarding mandatory reporting obligations, specifically focusing on how these rules apply to behavioral health and substance use disorder clinicians. We will also discuss the boundaries and standards of clinician liability for client harm to self or others as defined in Washington State case law. Participants will gain increased ability to implement strategies to minimize risk and to limit liability to best support their clients. This course is intended to meet ethics CEU requirements
Continuing Education Workshop Objectives:
• Describe Washington state legal standards regarding duty to warn/duty to protect
• Locate and compare legal and ethical standards regarding mandatory reporting obligations
• Create and evaluate strategies to meet legal reporting requirements while maximizing client support
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