DPA's 19th Annual Convention (Virtual)
November 6, 2021
Presented by Christine A. Courtois, Ph.D., ABPP
SATURDAY ONLY CONFERENCE DETAILS
DAY 2- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021
9:00AM-12:15PM 3 Ethics CE Credits Title: Sexual Boundary Violations in Psychotherapy: Facing Indiscretions, Transgressions, and Misconduct PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Have you ever said: “I would never do that?” “It would never happen to me” “That only happens to others in the field, not to me.” This is a common perception that most psychotherapists hold that does not account for a wide variety of situational and other circumstances. These will be addressed in this workshop. LEARNING OBJECTIVES At end of the workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Explain and discuss the ethics of professional boundaries and why they are important in safeguarding both therapist and client. 2. Assess and communicate features of individuals and institutions that might be “collateral damage” when SBVs occur. 3. Discuss SBV’s as a form of betrayal trauma that has many negative consequences. 4. Describe ways that therapists can work to prevent SBVs in their own therapies and can work with others when risk is evident. ABOUT THE PRESENTER Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified counseling psychologist, recently retired from her clinical practice and now a consultant/trainer on trauma psychology and treatment. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Maryland Psychological Association, and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). She is a charter member and past president of APA Division 56 (Trauma Psychology) and has served two terms on the Board of Directors of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS). She was the founding Associate Editor of Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, & Policy and chaired the recently released APA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of PTSD in Adults. She has received the APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology as a Professional Practice, the ISTSS Sarah Haley Award for Clinical Excellence, and most recently the American Board of Professional Psychology Distinguished Service Award to the Profession of Psychology and the APA Division 56 Lifetime Achievement Award. She has written or co-edited ten books and numerous articles on topics of trauma and its treatment.Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Scholarship in Psychology The DPA recognizes the study and practice of psychology exists within a majority culture that does not afford equitable access and opportunity to all and is striving to actively dismantle policies and processes that oppress individuals and groups. In our effort to shift systemic inequalities and foster inclusion and equality, we are starting a fund that will provide yearly grant awards to students and professionals of color at the secondary, undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels as well as established professionals and career changers. Learn more and apply for the scholarship here.
9:00AM-12:15PM
3 Ethics CE Credits
Title: Sexual Boundary Violations in Psychotherapy: Facing Indiscretions, Transgressions, and Misconduct
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Have you ever said:
This is a common perception that most psychotherapists hold that does not account for a wide variety of situational and other circumstances. These will be addressed in this workshop.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Explain and discuss the ethics of professional boundaries and why they are important in safeguarding both therapist and client.
2. Assess and communicate features of individuals and institutions that might be “collateral damage” when SBVs occur.
3. Discuss SBV’s as a form of betrayal trauma that has many negative consequences.
4. Describe ways that therapists can work to prevent SBVs in their own therapies and can work with others when risk is evident.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP, is a board-certified counseling psychologist, recently retired from her clinical practice and now a consultant/trainer on trauma psychology and treatment. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Maryland Psychological Association, and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD). She is a charter member and past president of APA Division 56 (Trauma Psychology) and has served two terms on the Board of Directors of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS). She was the founding Associate Editor of Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, & Policy and chaired the recently released APA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of PTSD in Adults. She has received the APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology as a Professional Practice, the ISTSS Sarah Haley Award for Clinical Excellence, and most recently the American Board of Professional Psychology Distinguished Service Award to the Profession of Psychology and the APA Division 56 Lifetime Achievement Award. She has written or co-edited ten books and numerous articles on topics of trauma and its treatment.
The DPA recognizes the study and practice of psychology exists within a majority culture that does not afford equitable access and opportunity to all and is striving to actively dismantle policies and processes that oppress individuals and groups. In our effort to shift systemic inequalities and foster inclusion and equality, we are starting a fund that will provide yearly grant awards to students and professionals of color at the secondary, undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels as well as established professionals and career changers. Learn more and apply for the scholarship here.
