Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical Practice: Understanding and Avoiding Dual Relationships in Play Therapy - Live Webinar
Presenter: Dr. Julia Knach, LCPC, LCADC, RPT-S™
Date: July 29th, 2025
Time: 5-8:30 p.m. est
CE Hours: 3
Cost: $98.00 Before 7/1
$113.00 After 6/30
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Description:
Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical Practice: Understanding and Avoiding Dual Relationships in Play Therapy focuses on the unique ethical challenges play therapists face when working with children, adolescents, and families. Given the deeply relational and often informal nature of play therapy, dual relationships can arise more subtly—such as being asked to attend a client’s school event, treating multiple family members, or practicing in small or rural communities where overlapping roles are common.
This training examines how dual relationships can impact therapeutic boundaries, objectivity, and client trust, particularly when working with vulnerable populations like children. It explores relevant professional ethical codes (e.g., APT, ACA, NASW) and applies them to play therapy-specific situations, such as involving caregivers in sessions, or managing relationships outside the playroom.
Through real-world case studies, ethical decision-making models, and reflective exercises, play therapists will learn how to assess the risks of dual relationships, set and maintain healthy boundaries, and protect the integrity of the therapeutic relationship. The training emphasizes the therapist’s responsibility to model safe and respectful boundaries, ultimately fostering trust and psychological safety within the playroom.
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