The Intersection Of Ethics And Culture: Exploring Considerations and Case Studies
$45.00
Clinicians who value the cultural aspects of their clients demonstrate acceptance and ethical practice. How do culture and ethics intersect? This training will provide an overview of fundamental cultural concepts relevant to clinical practice. Ethical considerations related to culture will be explored and case studies will illuminate the dilemmas that practitioners may encounter. Learners will be encouraged to explore their practices around resolving ethical dilemmas involving culture and receive valuable recommendations and frameworks for appropriately comprehensively addressing culturally based ethical dilemmas.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe at least three cultural concepts relevant to clinical practice
- Identify two ethical frameworks for resolving dilemmas involving culture
- Evaluate culturally based ethical dilemmas to determine the best courses of action
Social workers completing this course receive 3 Ethics asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 hours of Ethics, Clinical, Cultural Competence, and General Skill Building continuing education training.
Course Instructor: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Recording Date: 6/01/2024
Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved. CE Training Workshops, LLC, provider #1770, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/2/2022 – 8/2/2025. CE Training Workshops, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. System Requirements: Firefox, Chrome, Brave, Safari, Edge on any modern operating system (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS). A desktop browser is recommended. We do not provide support resources for issues encountered using a mobile device. For more information about our policies and board approval statements, please visit our FAQS page.
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field.
The Intersection of Ethics and Culture: Exploring Considerations and Case Studies (3HR) Syllbus
I. Understanding Culture in Clinical Practice
- Define culture and its deep vs surface dimensions
- Explore how cultural assumptions influence behavior and meaning-making
- Discuss the role of cultural humility as a lifelong practice
II. Core Ethical Principles and Cultural Relevance
- Review principles of autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice, and fidelity
- Identify how these principles interact with diverse cultural norms
- Explore ethical dilemmas when cultural practices conflict with professional codes
III. Ethical Guidelines and Multicultural Competency Standards
- Examine NASW, APA, ACA, and AAMFT ethical codes on cultural competence
- Review guidelines for gift-giving, assessment, informed consent, and diagnosis
- Emphasize the need for cultural awareness in counselor-client dynamics
IV. Cultural Ethical Dilemmas and Clinical Scenarios
- Analyze case vignettes involving language barriers, gift-giving, family roles, and confidentiality
- Discuss dual relationships and bartering in culturally nuanced situations
- Address how to navigate personal values and professional boundaries
V. Ethical Decision-Making Models
- Introduce frameworks including the EDM Model, Multicultural EDM, and 4-Box Method
- Practice case analysis using ethical steps inside and outside the therapy office
- Encourage consultation, supervision, and collaborative reflection
VI. Diverse Ethical Perspectives and Cultural Theories
- Explore ethical relativism, universalism, absolutism, and utilitarianism
- Introduce caring and reciprocal empathy as a culturally responsive ethical lens
- Assign case responses to ethical perspectives for deeper analysis
VII. Cultural Humility and the Counselor’s Self-Awareness
- Highlight the importance of self-reflection, openness, and ego-lessness
- Review the Cultural Humility Scale and RCID model
- Discuss how power, privilege, and identity impact therapeutic relationships
VIII. Cultural Formulation and Assessment Tools
- Use the DSM-5 Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI) to guide assessment
- Introduce the Culturagram, Helpful Phrases for Exploration, and cultural inquiry worksheets
- Apply cultural assessment to treatment planning, client engagement, and diagnosis
IX. Addressing Cultural Disparities and Health Equity
- Understand how cultural bias shapes access, engagement, and mental health outcomes
- Explore real-life examples of coalition decision-making and cultural community concerns
- Emphasize the value of strengths-based and community-informed perspectives
X. Case Study Integration and Practical Application
- Apply theory to practice using extended case examples (e.g., Mr. S., Maria Elena, Victor)
- Explore dilemmas involving confidentiality, cultural roles, and termination practices
- Reflect on multicultural ethics through guided discussion and consultation
