Counseling with Integrity: Ethics, Boundaries, and Best Practices in Treatment Settings
The ultimate goal of a counselor is to empower clients to achieve their goals and eventually no longer require counseling services. This presentation will explore how ethics and boundaries influence best practices for counselors striving to maintain professional integrity. Through case studies, participants will learn to recognize when referrals are appropriate, how to seek supervision before crossing boundaries, and how to integrate both the art and science of counseling. Additionally, participants will examine strategies to support clients in overcoming obstacles that hinder progress toward their treatment goals.
Speakers
Kimberly McLaughlin, PhD, LPC, CAADC
Thomas Jefferson University, Executive Director MATER
Kim is the Executive Director at Maternal, Addiction, Treatment, Education, and Research (MATER) a Division within the College of Nursing (JCN) at Thomas Jefferson University and an Assistant Professor within JCN. She is a Pennsylvania Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Kim is also an adjunct faculty member at local universities teaching master’s level counselors in training. Additionally, she is a trainer for Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs offering training in Motivational Interviewing and Clinical Supervision.