Ethics in Action: Current
Trends, Decision Making
and Practice
Target Audience
This program is designed for mental health professionals,
substance abuse professionals, psychologists, and counselors.
Other interested professionals are invited to attend.
Program Description
Mental health practitioners are often faced with situations
which require sound ethical decision making ability.
Determining the appropriate course to take when faced with a
challenging ethical dilemma can be difficult. In this workshop
participants will explore characteristics of ethical practitioners,
discuss standards, practical use, and current trends in ethical
decisions. Topics covered include sexual relations,
confidentiality, supervision, receiving gifts, cultural differences
and more.
Presenter
Dr. Kyla Marie Kurian, PhD, LPC, NCC, is a graduate of
the counselor education and supervision program from North
Carolina State University where she was a Preparing for the
Professoriate fellow. Her dissertation focused on
understanding the identity formation of Black South African
college women. Currently she is an assistant professor in the
counselor education program at North Carolina Central
University where she has taught for almost 10 years. Dr.
Kurian was the recipient of the UNC Center for AIDS Research
Grant where she explored the substance use behaviors of atRisk African American College women in preparation for the
adaptation of an Evidence-based HIV Intervention. She serves
as a contributing editor for the Journal of Psychology in Africa.
Dr. Gwendolyn Keith Newsome, PhD, NCC, LPCS,
is a Counselor Educator at North Carolina Central University,
where she is the Clinical Mental Health Coordinator. She is the
current ethics chair of the North Carolina Board of Licensed
Professional Counselors (NCBLPC). She also has an active parttime mental health practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. In
In affiliation with
Duke University Medical Center
Part of the NC AHEC Program
addition, she has worked with the Veteran’s Administration
through the Raleigh Vet Center where she provided counseling
services to veterans and their families. Dr. Newsome has served
on the executive board of the North Carolina Counseling
Association and has presented on the international, national and
local level on topics related to professional counseling ethics,
stress, multicultural concerns trauma and veteran issues.
Fees
This training is sponsored by Alliance Behavioral Healthcare, and
registration is restricted to their staff and providers. The fee for
Alliance Providers is $10; there is no fee for Alliance employees.
Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
 Describe the difference between ethical and unethical mental
health professionals;
 List five Trends & Changes in Ethics and Practice of
Psychotherapy & Counseling;
 List steps in ethical decision making; and
 Describe a step-by-step strategy in making ethical decisions.
Credits
0.4 CEUs and 4.0 contact hours credit will be awarded to
participants who attend 100% of the program. Southern Regional
AHEC adheres to NAADAC Education Provider Guidelines
Provider #843 (Substance Abuse Credit). This program will
provide 4.0 contact hours (category A) continuing education credit
to NC Psychologists. This program does not provide specific
NBCC Credits. However, per LPC licensure guidelines, you may
submit up to 15 contact hours of continuing education by
attending programs by affiliates of the National Area Health
Education Center (NOA). SR-AHEC is a member of the NAO.
No partial credit will be given. You must attend the entire class to
receive credit. Individuals arriving 15 minutes or more after the
starting time will not be eligible for credit.
AGENDA
8:30 am
8:45 am
10:15 am
10:30 am
11:30 am
Introduction
Ethical vs. Unethical
Break
Trends & Changes in Ethics
Steps & Strategy for Ethical DecisionMaking
12:45 pm Adjourn
This program sponsored by
Alliance Behavioral Healthcare
Ethics in Action: Current
Trends, Decision Making
and Practice
May 22, 2015
Registration at: 8:00 am, Program 8:30 am to 12:45 pm
Alliance Behavioral Healthcare, 4600 Emperor Blvd. Durham, NC
Sponsored by Alliance Behavioral Healthcare. Registration restricted to their providers and staff.
The fee for providers is $10; there is no fee for ABH staff.
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This program sponsored by
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