Course Code: REL-BHC-0-MBTR
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall the meaning of a therapeutic boundary and the difference between boundary crossings and boundary violations.
Indicate how to avoid the red flags of boundary violations.
Discuss current standards for use of social media and other technology pertaining to maintaining therapeutic boundaries.
Outline:
Section 1: Foundations of Professional Boundary
What Is a Therapeutic Boundary?
Jordan and Elena
Understanding Therapeutic Boundaries
Difference Between Professional and Personal Relationships
Boundary Crossings and Violations
Boundary Crossings
Boundary Violations
Jordan’s Meeting With Dr. Patel
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Avoiding Boundary Violations
Red Flags Associated With Boundary Violations
Preventing Boundary Violations
Ethical Decision-Making Regarding Boundaries
Avoiding Dual Relationships
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Boundaries With Social Media and Other Technology
Professional Risk of Social Media Use
Online Presence, Privacy, and Transparency
Delivering Ethical Telehealth Services
Person-First Language and Ethical Communication in All Formats
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
References
Instructor: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D
Amanda Gayle received her PhD. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs. She is licensed in North Carolina, where she was in private practice for 15 years, serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues. Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health and Intellectual Developmental Disability, Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Intensive Services (IRTS), Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home, Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.