Ethical Boundaries for Substance Use Disorder Professionals

Dr. Stoddard Dare moderated this national webinar hosted by the Social Work accrediting body, the Council on Social Work Education. This webinar had 500 participants which was the maximum number of allowable participants.Sound ethics and boundaries are critical to the provision of Substance Use Disorder treatment. Ethical behaviors and boundaries support a client's treatment process, foster a positive client recovery environment, and promote service engagement. On the other hand, challenges related to unethical practices and boundaries can impact the professionals' well-being, resulting in negative job consequences. In this training, participants will reflect on their experiences with ethical dilemmas and explore strategies to deliver effective and professional care to SUD clients.ModeratorDr. Patricia Stoddard Dare, PhD, MSWProfessor, School of Social Work; Women's & Gender Studies, Cleveland State University