The nature of your work as a paraprofessional opens the door for you to be in situations where boundary issues arise. Boundaries exist to protect you and your clients from harm or exploitation. It is important to practice how to manage common boundary situations so you are better prepared to protect yourself and your client.
The goal of this course is to provide paraprofessionals in health and human services with case scenarios to practice managing common boundary situations.
The nature of your work as a paraprofessional opens the door for you to be in situations where boundary issues arise. Boundaries exist to protect you and your clients from harm or exploitation. It is important to practice how to manage common boundary situations so you are better prepared to protect yourself and your client. The goal of this course is to provide paraprofessionals in health and human services with case scenarios to practice managing common boundary situations.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Client’s Right to Autonomy
Empathetic Emily
Review
Summary
Section 3: Social Relationship Boundaries
Friendly Francisco
Review
Summary
Section 4: Acting Within Professional Scope
Diagnosing Dan
Review
Summary
Section 5: Social Media Boundaries
Suspicious Sam
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
Bryn Davis received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Virginia and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lynchburg College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. She also holds a national certification as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) through NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. Additionally, she is certified as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider. Prior to joining Relias in 2020, she served as Clinical Director of a community mental health agency, developed an intensive treatment program for individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders, and provided outpatient counseling focused on trauma-informed care. Disclosure: Bryn Davis, LPC, MAC has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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