Course curriculum

    1. 01 Welcome & Module Overview

    2. 02 M17 Legal and Ethical Issues Handouts

    3. 03 M17 Lecture Recording

    4. 04 M17 Required Readings

    5. 05 M17 References

    6. 06 M17 Required Activities

    7. 07 M17 Quiz

    8. 08 M2 Module Evaluation

About this course

  • $40.00
  • 8 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Modality

Distance Based Program

This program has components that have been pre-recorded for participants. To receive full credit, participants will need to view the entire recording and possibly complete any required readings. If you have any trouble accessing the recording, please contact:

[email protected]

Program Summary:

Module 17 of the International Association for Wellness Counseling (IAWC) Certified Wellness Counselor’s (CWC) course is a review of legal and ethical issues in wellness counseling. This program centers around the ACA code of ethics, and how it impacts different issues across the lifespan of therapy. The one hour video lecture walks through common concerns that may arise, while providing feedback/recommendations and citing specific ACA ethical codes. A peer-reviewed model for ethical decision making is also shared, as well as a discussion around intersectionality and multiculturalism can impact one's pursuit of wellness (and a provider's interpretation of ethical practice!).

This program is a one hour recorded lecture with no required additional readings.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will review multiple ethical considerations based on the ACA code of ethics and an ethical decision making model.

Audience & Skill Level

Introductory

This session is designed to introduce mental health clinicians (Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and related professions) to the topic. Those with little to no experience or previous training in this area will benefit.

Course Outline & Agenda

  • Review resources and Ethical codes that providers can reference. 
  • Review the lifespan of therapy and identify instances where ethical issues can arise. 
  • Review an ethical decision making model that providers can reference. 

To receive course credit, participants must complete the following:

  • View the entire recording.

  • Read both of the attached journal articles related to Wellness Counseling.

  • Complete the post-test with a passing grade of at least 80%

  • Complete the course evaluation

Instructor(s)

Charles J. Potter

PHD, LPCC-S

Charles J. (CJ) Potter is one of the clinical directors at Mindfully and a practicing Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Supervisor (LPCC-S). Part of CJ’s responsibilities at Mindfully includes staying abreast of best practices (including legal and ethical considerations) that impact clinical practice. In this session, CJ shares those insights as they relate specifically to clinical supervision of mental health providers (Counselors, Social-Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists).

Program Approvals

Ohio CSWMFT Approval 

This training is approved for counselor, social work, and marriage and family therapy continuing education. In addition, it is approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board for chemical dependency continuing education. Check CE Broker for detailed breakdown of CE types (provider number 50-24074). 



NBCC ACEP Approval

Mindfully Academy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7322. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mindfully Academy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

For more information

Individuals with comments/questions/concerns can contact Mindfully Academy via the information provided below:

[email protected] 

513-939-0300

Charles Potter (Program Coordinator) [email protected] 


  • Grievance policy: If you are dissatisfied with your experience, please feel free to share this with us via email: [email protected] or via telephone: 513-939-0300, or via your program evaluation.  All complaints will receive a response within seven business days outlining actions taken and proposed responses which may include issuing a refund, credits for future trainings, updating course content or taking appropriate action with presenters, among others. 
  • Request for Accommodations: Should any accommodations enhance your program experience, please contact us via email: [email protected] or via telephone: 513-939-0300, to explore what options you may have. 

References

American Counseling Association. (2014). ACA Code of Ethics. American Counseling Association. 

Carlisle, K. L., Levitt, D. H., & Neukrug, E. S. (2022). Mental health counselors’ perceptions of ethical behaviors. Counseling and Values, 76, 88-115. doi:10.1163/2161007x-67010005

CNA, Healthcare Provider Services Organization (HPSO; 2024). Counselor professional liability exposure claim report: 3rd edition.  CNA. Retrieved from https://www.hpso.com/Resources/Legal-and-Ethical-Issues/Counselor-Professional-Liability-Exposure-Claim-Report-3rd-Edition 

Forester-Miller, H., & Davis, T. E. (2016). Practitioner’s guide to ethical decision making (Rev. ed.). Retrieved from http://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/ethics/practioner’s-guide-to-ethical-decision-making.pdf

Kaplan, D. M., Tarvydas, V. M., & Gladding, S. T. (2014). 20/20: A vision for the future of counseling: The new consensus definition of counseling. Journal of Counseling & Development, 92(3), 366-372. 

Levitt, D. H., Crawford, C. R., & Pamphile, S. (2022).  Ethical decision-making of supervisors of color.  Journal of Multicultural Counseling Development. 50, 59-72. doi:DOI: 10.1002/jmcd.12239