The Way Forward Centre CPD Events
Introduction to the legal and ethical challenges of providing therapy : Consent, Confidentiality & Responsibility (Online Training Day)
Date: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Time 9:30am – 3:30pm
The ethics around our legal responsibility as counsellors is an area of being, or becoming a counsellor, which can be baffling or unclear. This is a refresher in how the legal and ethical challenges impact our work, and indeed where changes have occurred that we may not be aware of. Christian Davies-Trigg has provided this training on a regular basis at the Way Forward Centre and attendees have reported finding it a useful and informative day with lots to think about and take away to inform your practice. You will engage in group activities, discussions and debate throughout the day which will appeal to those who find experiential learning helpful. You will receive a CPD certificate after the event, which will be posted out to you.
You are welcome to attend if you are a qualified therapist looking to refresh your knowledge, or if you are a student counsellor on a recognised training course preparing for placement or nearing qualification.
This link will take you to a booking form and directions of how to pay: https://forms.gle/fjfeB3iUiMRDo5bd6
Fee for attendance is £40
Attendance is via ZOOM, you will receive a link once you have completed the booking process and paid your fee.
Trainer: Christian Davies-Trigg
https://serenitycounselling.com/about
Aims
The workshop will provide an overview of the types of law that might be applicable to professional practice.
It will also provide an introduction into how the law underpins:
ethical decision making
managing risk
maintaining/sharing information
Objectives
The course will be conducted via PowerPoint presentation, large and small group discussions, videos, and practical exercises. This training will:
Introduce the types of law that exist and where they are originated from.
Discuss what client consent means and what law underpins it.
Provide an overview of the different laws that apply to adults and children.
Clarify the difference between privacy and confidentiality, and what laws underpin them.
Discuss why and how we may breach confidentiality, including what laws permit, require or support disclosure.
Explore the term ‘duty of care’ and its scope when applied to therapeutic practice.
Explore how negotiating risk situations where laws may direct or influence decisions.
Highlight main aspects of record keeping.
Outcomes
To provide participants with:
A greater awareness of the laws involved in professional practice.
Increased understanding of the responsibilities involved in professional practice.
Increased confidence when managing ethical dilemmas.
Clarity for additional CPD requirements or actions to be taken to develop professional practice.
CPCAB Endorsement
CPCAB Continuing Professional Development (CPD) endorsement enhances counselling training programmes by offering quality assurance and recognition from CPCAB, an awarding organisation with over 25 years of expertise in counselling training. We are also in the process of developing a Level 5 Diploma in Sandtray Therapy Practice which is going through a more extensive CPCAB approval procedure.
The Way Forward Centre is looking to develop a full calendar of CPD events. We have been held up by the COVID-19 concerns but we are keen to move forward on our plans as soon as possible. If you are interested in either speaking at an event or running a regular CPD activity then we would really like to hear from you. We are keen to work with local professionals who would value the opportunity to be involved in our Way Forward journey
We are also interested in ideas for events and CPD activities you feel our profession would find useful, all ideas are welcome.
Please complete the contact form, we look forward to hearing from you and hope you will support our vision of developing Way Forward into a vibrant learning community.
