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Description
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.
About the Presenter:
Debbie Minsky-Kelly, LCSW, is an Assistant Professor at the Carthage College School of Social Work whose 25 year career as a social worker includes leadership in mental health treatment with children, teens, and families, with a specialty in childhood trauma. She was selected as Distinguished Teacher of the Year at Carthage College in 2021. Debbie has presented at local, state, national, and international conferences, and for many nonprofit agencies and schools
Learning Objectives:
- After participating in this program, participants will be able to: - - Reflect on technology-related changes to the NASW Code of Ethics that went into effect 2018 and consider these in light of practice changes since the pandemic
- - Recognize the unique boundary-related practice considerations necessary in technology-assisted service delivery models
- - Examine what we have learned from the rapid expansion of technology-assisted therapies since the pandemic toward the goal of adopting best practices
- - Identify and define ethical concepts and decision making models and how these can be applied to technology-assisted service delivery
- - Integrate our knowledge of the harmful effects of technology into our work with individuals, families, and communities and consider how this affects our practice
Agenda:
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
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits. It grants Credits as listed below.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0122.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0275.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
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- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program