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Ellen gave an outstanding presentation to my MSW class on the Ethical Dimensions of Informed Consent. Her presentation was very thorough, interesting, and informative and the MSW students were highly engaged. I highly recommend Ellen as an Ethics trainer as presenter, trainer, and consultant.

Susan, Adjunct Professor at U of M School Social Work

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Educational Workshops

The workshops provided are starting points and can be adapted to work with the desired focus.

Ethical Considerations with Caring for Aging Parents and Elder Abuse

As our population continues to age, it is important that social workers have a good understanding of what caring for an aging parent looks like, who a family caregiver is, and what are some of the tasks of caring for an aging parent. All of us will, at some point, be in the position of caring for an aging parent, if we have not, already, or will have a client who is in this role. The workshop will also provide an overview of what elder abuse is and who is considered an older adult. In addition, the NASW Code of Ethics and the NASW Standards of Practice for Social Work Practice with Family Caregivers of Older Adults will be woven throughout the workshop.

Ethics and Writing in Social Work: A Look at Case Notes and Treatment Plans

This course will look at necessary writing skills for social workers to have in writing an effective case notes. It will explore what case notes are and different formats for writing effective case notes. In addition, it will explore how the NASW Code of Ethics guides us in this area.  Relevant sections of the Michigan Compiled Laws/Public Health Code will also be shared.

Safety Planning in Domestic Abuse Cases and the Role of Ethics

This webinar will explore safety planning for clients and for social workers in domestic abuse cases. Safety planning guidelines and tools will be explored and provided by the instructor. In addition, participants will look at how the NASW Code of Ethics guides social workers around safety planning.

Ethical and Legal Issues in Domestic Abuse for Social Workers

This seminar provides a quick review of domestic abuse. The bulk of the seminar will look at ethical and legal considerations for social workers around domestic abuse including, but not limited to: elder abuse, child abuse, and spousal abuse. Utilizing the NASW Code of Ethics, case examples from the presenter and the participants are discussed and evaluated.

Grief, Loss, and Healing

Loss is inevitable. In life, we lose loved ones, relationships, opportunities, independence, cognitive functioning, and physical abilities. Grief is the common process we experience as a result of our loss. The grieving process is different for each person–– there is no “normal” time frame for healing. Additionally, our healing is impacted by a our emotional constitution, culture, socioeconomic status, spiritual beliefs, and overall well-being.  This workshop will explore the commonly accepted five stages of grief that people are most familiar with––denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance––and the myriad of other emotions, such as shock, disbelief, and becoming stuck, that can be part of the grieving process. Participants will walk away with a toolbox that fits who and where they are in their life long journey through grief. (For professionals: This workshop will focus on current treatment modalities, practical case studies, and the presentation of skills and techniques to equip providers with the tools necessary to aid their clients with processing, understanding, effectively coping with, healing through, and accepting their grief experience.)

Screening for Domestic Abuse:Exploration of Tools and the Role of Ethics

The focus of this webinar is to explore screening tools for domestic abuse. We will take an in depth look at screening tools and identify makes a good tool; what makes a tool too short or too long. The presenter will share a tool she has prepared. In addition, participants will look at the NASW Code of Ethics and how it guides social workers in this area.

Ethics and Writing in Social Work Beyond the Case Note

This course will look at necessary writing skills for social workers beyond the case note. Ethical writing utilizing the current NASW Code of Ethics will be discussed. In addition, the course will touch on the role of AI tools such as ChatGPT and explore ethical considerations in this area.

Subpoenas: What Social Workers Need to Know

This ethics-focused webinar looks at the following: 1. What subpoenas are and are not 2. What kinds of cases and settings where subpoenas may be used 2. Releases of information, which are outside of a subpoena but require social workers to respond ethically 3. How the NASW Code of Ethics guides us 4. When and how to respond to subpoenas In addition, we will discuss several ethical dilemmas related to subpoenas and requests for information.

Common Pitfalls in Social Work Practice

The common pitfalls in social work practices.

Developing Informed Consent Forms: What Social Workers Need to Know

This workshop explores the ethical and logistical issues with informed consent utilizing the NASW Code of Ethics to help guide the discussion. Participants will review and discuss what content should be considered in the development of an effective informed consent document.

Success Principles for Social Workers: A Self-Care Workshop

This workshop explores some new ideas for taking care of ourselves both professionally and personally. When we take care of ourselves personally, we also take care of ourselves professionally. We will explore the idea of E + R = O and taking responsibility for our self-care. We will also discover at how the current NASW Code of Ethics (2020) guides us in this area. (This workshop can be geared to any professional really and adapted according.)

Ethics and Writing in Social Work: A Look At Case Notes, Letters, E-mails and Intro to AI 

This course will look at necessary writing skills for social workers for case notes. Ethical writing utilizing the current NASW Code of Ethics will be discussed. Codes of Ethics for Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Counselors will also be explored. In addition, the course will explore the role of AI tools such as ChatGPT and discuss ethical considerations in this area.

Legal and Ethical Issues with Informed Consent and Telehealth

This workshop provides an overview of some of the legal and ethical considerations for social workers regarding informed consent in general. The overview will be followed by a discussion of Telehealth and Informed Consent utilizing the NASW Code of Ethics (2020) and keeping federal and state laws in mind. In addition, we will review an Informed Consent Form and a Telehealth Informed Consent form as an addendum to general informed consent. Please bring your questions.

Navigating the Social Work Ethics Maze: The 5 Pillars for Consideration

In this workshop, we explore the 5 Pillars model, which includes: Scenario Facts, Identifying Code, Relevant Laws, Policies and Procedures, and Case Documents using case examples and using the current NASW Code of Ethics (2020). Participants gain confidence with how to look at ethical dilemmas from a broad perspective.

Ethical and Legal Issues in Domestic Abuse for Social Workers

This seminar provides a quick review of domestic abuse. The bulk of the seminar will look at ethical and legal considerations for social workers around domestic abuse including, but not limited to: elder abuse, child abuse, and spousal abuse. Utilizing the NASW Code of Ethics, case examples from the presenter and the participants are discussed and evaluated.

How Does the NASW Code of Ethics Guide Us In the Area of Social Justice?

This workshop will help us explore our individual definition of social justice as well as address the many questions that arise in our role as social workers in the arena of social justice. We will discuss how the Code of Ethics guides the discussion around social justice and social work practice, as well as address any limitations that may be present with these guidelines. By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to identify their own biases that may impact their work, how to overcome those biases, and create a positive ripple effect in society as role models for social justice.

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