# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Webinar: Boundary Crossings and Boundary Violations: Avoiding the Slippery Slope (2 CE's )
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Due to the overwhelming response to this webinar, registration is now closed. It you would like to be added to a waiting list please email dfergusson.naswwa@socialworkers.org. We will be in contact if space opens up. The next webinar on this topic will be on January 29, 2027. Registration will open soon.  

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3c2hmvxs
Price: $50/member, $80/non-member

Webinar summary:

A ride home in an unexpected snow storm, spontaneous self-disclosure, a small gift for a client who is graduating from college… not all boundary “crossings” are harmful, unethical, or illegal. Yet, almost every harmful boundary violation started with a series of boundary crossings.

This engaging and interactive training will explore the ethical and clinical considerations involved in navigating professional boundaries with clients. Participants will examine decision-making frameworks for evaluating boundary dilemmas, and discuss real-world examples that go beyond simplistic "right versus wrong" thinking by exploring the nature, significance and context of the boundary.

Through audience polling, small-group discussion, and case analysis, participants will strengthen their ability to recognize risk factors, apply ethical decision-making processes, and maintain dynamic and authentic professional relationships that support client well-being while avoiding the slippery slope toward boundary violations. Please be prepared to have camera-on whenever possible and ready to interact with other participants.

Course Goals

1. Increase participants' understanding of professional roles, boundaries, and ethical responsibilities in clinical social work practice.

2. Strengthen participants' ability to evaluate complex boundary situations using ethical decision-making and professional integrity.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Differentiate between boundary crossings and boundary violations.

2. Apply a decision-making process to evaluate ethical and clinical considerations in boundary dilemmas.

3. Identify risk factors and warning signs that may increase the likelihood of problematic dual relationships or boundary violations.

About the Presenter:

Lara Okoloko, LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker in the Seattle area. She provides training to behavioral health providers who want to feel authentic, engaged, and effective in their work with clients.

Lara has worked as a clinical social worker for over 20 years, with a clinical background in case management, medical social work, group facilitation, individual and family therapy. Lara continues her work as a therapist while also supervising, teaching and training. She has twice been recognized by the UW School of Social Work’s student choice teaching award and is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/olympia-washington/webinar-boundary-crossings-and-boundary-violations-avoiding-the-slippery-slope-2-ces/200030294529221
- **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, webinar, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Olympia, Washington
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 400 Union Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501-2059, United States, Olympia, Washington

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Webinar: Boundary Crossings and Boundary Violations: Avoiding the Slippery Slope (2 CE's ) being held?
  - **A:** Webinar: Boundary Crossings and Boundary Violations: Avoiding the Slippery Slope (2 CE's ) takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Online event, 400 Union Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501-2059, United States, Olympia, Washington.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Webinar: Boundary Crossings and Boundary Violations: Avoiding the Slippery Slope (2 CE's )?
  - **A:** Webinar: Boundary Crossings and Boundary Violations: Avoiding the Slippery Slope (2 CE's ) is organized by NASW-WA Chapter.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Webinar: Boundary Crossings and Boundary Violations: Avoiding the Slippery Slope (2 CE's ) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Olympia, Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Webinar: Boundary Crossings and Boundary Violations: Avoiding the Slippery Slope (2 CE's ) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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