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How do therapists practice ethically in this digital age? There are many considerations in blending mental health and technology. With the use of smartphones, email, and social media, ethics and clinical guidelines can become blurred. This training will discuss the various aspects of technology that are becoming more present in the clinical world. Use of social media and technology devices will be discussed. Modern technological advances such as AI will be explored so that learners have context regarding the complexities of these technologies. Case examples will be used to make challenging topics and concepts easy to discuss and learn. Learners will gain more knowledge of compliance and ethics and technology and move your practice forward.
https://ceyouplus.org/workshops/technology2/viewIn Times of Technology:
Exploring Ethical Considerations of Technology, AI and Social Media Use
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Course Length: 3 Hours
This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
How do therapists practice ethically in this digital age? There are many considerations in blending mental health and technology. With the use of smartphones, email, and social media, ethics and clinical guidelines can become blurred. This training will discuss the various aspects of technology that are becoming more present in the clinical world. Use of social media and technology devices will be discussed. Modern technological advances such as AI will be explored so that learners have context regarding the complexities of these technologies. Case examples will be used to make challenging topics and concepts easy to discuss and learn. Learners will gain more knowledge of compliance and ethics and technology and move your practice forward.
1. History of technology use in mental health (1 hour)
Use of technology in counseling, social work, and psychotherapy (mental health)
Types of technology used in mental health care
Benefits and limitations of technology use in mental health care
Case examples of technology use in mental health
Emergence of new standards
2. Core concepts and themes: (1 hour)
Provision of information to the public; designing and delivering services; gathering, managing, and storing
information; collegial relationships; and educating students and practitioners
What do the codes say? NASW, APA, ACA
Ethical and clinical considerations of specific tech uses: email, cell phones, AI, social media, etc.
Case examples of unethical technology practices
3. Social media and ethics (1 hour)
Mistaken beliefs
Common ethical missteps
Online groups for "case consultation"
Blogging
A Different Perspective: Melinda Lewis
Recommendations (Zur Institute)