The effects of technology on clinical practice since the onset of the pandemic have been enormous. Out of necessity, many providers rushed to adopt technology-assisted practices in an effort to continue to provide care to those in need. What have we learned from these practice changes? In 2018, NASW updated the Code of Ethics to include ethical practice with technology. Were these updates adequate to address the rapid expansion of technology-assisted therapies? This workshop will explore these critical questions and will also examine some of the specific boundary-related issues that arise in technology-assisted practice. In addition, as the evidence mounts regarding the harmful effects of technology on mental health, relationships, and community well-being, we will ask critical questions regarding the role of the helping professions in addressing these concerns.
https://frumtherapist.com/workshops/EthicsBoundaries2/viewEthics, Boundaries, and Technology in a Post-Covid World (Recorded)
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Debra Minsky-Kelly, LCSW
Course Length: 3 Hours
This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
The effects of technology on clinical practice since the onset of the pandemic have been enormous. Out of necessity, many providers rushed to adopt technology-assisted practices in an effort to continue to provide care to those in need. What have we learned from these practice changes? In 2018, NASW updated the Code of Ethics to include ethical practice with technology. Were these updates adequate to address the rapid expansion of technology-assisted therapies? This workshop will explore these critical questions and will also examine some of the specific boundary-related issues that arise in technology-assisted practice. In addition, as the evidence mounts regarding the harmful effects of technology on mental health, relationships, and community well-being, we will ask critical questions regarding the role of the helping professions in addressing these concerns.
Presentation outline
I.
The
multitude of benefits technology has brought to our lives – 5 minutes
II.
Generational
differences related to technology – 5 minutes
III.
The
2018 update to the NASW Code of Ethics – how have these changes held up to the
drastic ways our world has changed? – 20 minutes
a.
Effects
of the pandemic on clinical practice
b.
Explosion
of technology-assisted therapies
c.
Re-examination
of the 2018 update of the Code based on current practice challenges
IV.
Boundary
issues raised by technology-assisted models of care – 5 minutes
V.
Special
boundary considerations when serving clients remotely – 5 minutes
VI.
What
have we learned about the effectiveness of remote models of therapy compared to
in-person? – 20 minutes
a.
The
question is more complicated than anticipated
b.
Is
effectiveness the most important measure to consider when comparing remote to in-person
service delivery?
c.
Equity
questions raised by remote service delivery
d.
Creative
solutions that can arise out of remote models
e.
Can
hybrid models offer the best of both worlds?
f.
How
does artificial intelligence complicate these questions?
VII.
Review
of the most relevant ethical principles and standards when thinking about
technology in practice – 30 minutes
VIII.
Ways
in which the harms that have been associated with over-reliance on technology
raise important questions related to professional values – 15 minutes
a.
Harms
to children
b.
Harms
to mental health (attention, anxiety, depression, loneliness)
c.
Disruptions
to sleep
d.
Addicting
effects of tech exposure
IX.
Introduction
of ethical decision-making models relevant to this discussion – 20 minutes
X.
Case
studies – 30 minutes
a.
Ethical dilemmas related to technology
b.
Practice
applying various ethical decision-making models
XI.
How
technology interferes with healthy relationships – 15 minutes
XII.
Ethical
considerations with Artificial Intelligence – 30 minutes
a.
Replicates
existing disparities
b.
Artificial
Intimacy
XIII.
Relationship
between technology and exploding rates of mental health distress – 30 minutes
XIV.
What
is the role of the helping professions in addressing the harms caused by technology
on individuals, families, and communities? – 10 minutes