Ethical Decision-Making in Social Work (Live)
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 12-2pm (EST)
Ethical decision-making is the cornerstone of social work practice. Social workers are often faced with complex situations where they must balance the needs of clients, communities, and society, while adhering to the profession’s core ethical principles. Navigating these dilemmas with clarity, compassion, and cultural competence is essential to delivering effective and ethical care.
Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Time: 12-2pm (EST)
CEUs: 2
Location: Online via Zoom
What to Expect
This seminar will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of ethical decision-making frameworks, explore real-world case examples, and offer practical strategies for addressing ethical challenges in diverse practice settings.
- Deepen Understanding of Core Ethical Principles: Explore the values outlined by the NASW Code of Ethics, including service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, integrity, competence, and the importance of human relationships.
- Examine Common Ethical Challenges
- Discuss key ethical dilemmas such as:
- Balancing confidentiality with the duty to warn
- Navigating client self-determination and safety
- Managing dual relationships and setting boundaries
- Allocating limited resources equitably
- Learn Structured Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks
- Review models like Reamer’s Ethical Decision-Making Framework and Kitchener’s Five Moral Principles to guide thoughtful, defensible decision-making.
- Enhance Cultural Competence: Explore how cultural diversity influences ethical decision-making and learn to address personal biases to ensure equitable and respectful care.
- Engage in Supervision and Consultation: Understand the vital role of supervision and peer consultation in making sound ethical decisions and preventing professional burnout.
Case Study Exploration
Participants will engage in a real-world case study involving ethical dilemmas related to confidentiality, substance use, and risk management, fostering critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.
Why Attend?
This seminar is ideal for social workers, mental health professionals, and other helping professionals seeking to:
- Strengthen ethical decision-making skills
- Gain practical tools for navigating ethical dilemmas
- Enhance cultural competence and person-centered care
- Build confidence in applying ethical frameworks in complex situations.
Testimonial from a SWEET Institute Participant
“The SWEET Institute has transformed the way I approach ethical dilemmas. It’s not just about following rules; it’s about empowering clients while maintaining integrity. This seminar will provide invaluable insights and practical tools for any social worker.” — Kathy Pearson, LCSW
Join the SWEET Institute for this transformative seminar and enhance your ability to make ethical decisions with confidence, compassion, and clarity.
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Who is this for?
This course is for any clinician invested in learning new or honing existing skills to be able to use in dynamic ways to support their patients and clients and to end suffering.
KEY INFORMATION:
This course is eligible for 2 CEUs for social workers through the NASW National CE Approval Program in 48 states (EXCLUDING: New Jersey and West Virginia).
This course is eligible for 2 CEUs for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Psychologists in New York State
For more information about CEU approval, please click here.
Format: Live Online Seminar
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 12-2pm (EST)
"The facilitator was excellent. I also learned a great deal from the interplay of the participants and the facilitator." - Loretta, LMSW
"The seminars are informative and offer actual practice methods that are easy to utilize. The day goes so quickly and the case examples are interesting." - Georgette, LCSW-R
"The material is presented in such a way that is retained more than other webinars that I have attended." - Marie, LCSW
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Your Facilitator and Co-Facilitator
Mardoche Sidor, MD, is a Harvard-trained Quadruple Board Certified Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, School of Physicians and Surgeons, trained in and taught all major psychotherapeutic modalities, including and not limited to CBT, DBT, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is also the author of 11 books including Journey to Empowerment, Discovering Your Worth, The Power of Faith. and, The Art of Living. Dr. Sidor has worked both as a primary care physician and Medical Director in three different settings, including a Chief Medical Officer of the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES). He is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute. His 11th book, entitled, NLP for Clinicians is now available to the public.
Karen Dubin, PhD, LCSW, is a Columbia-trained Social Worker with wide clinical, teaching, and supervision experience. She also has a background in management, mentorship, and leadership that spans more than 20 years. Her added passion is in advocacy and coaching. She has previously held Executive level positions, and two other directorships in different organizations. She is currently Adjunct Faculty at Columbia University School of Social Work and Adelphi University School of Social Work. She also maintains a private practice, provides supervision, and clinical and management training. She is also a personal and executive-level coach. She is a main facilitator for the SWEET Institute.