Ethics & Boundaries 

Boundaries in social work are more than just rules; they’re the foundation of safe, sustainable, and effective practice. This interactive, one-hour CE session digs into the gray areas of modern practice — With a focus on practical tools and discussion, you’ll walk away better equipped to protect both your clients and your peace of mind.

What This Session Covers:

• Identify core ethical principles and boundary guidelines from the NASW Code of Ethics.

• Recognize common ethical dilemmas faced by social workers, including dual relationships, conflicts of interest, and confidentiality issues.

• Apply ethical decision-making models to complex boundary situations in practice.

• Differentiate between boundary crossings and boundary violations, with consideration of client vulnerability and power dynamics.

• Develop practical strategies to maintain ethical and professional boundaries in a variety of social work settings.

 *1 CEU credit for NYS LCSW & LMSW