Ethical Considerations of Using Mental Health Apps in Counseling – 1/27/27
Date/Time
Time: 8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Eastern
Location: LIVESTREAM
Cost: $59.99
Credits: 3 CE Credits
Registration ends 30 minutes before the webinar opens.
Presenter(s)
CEU Creations presents:
Ethical Considerations of Using Mental Health Apps in Counseling – 1/27/27
FEATURING:
- Ethical guidance for evaluating privacy, data security, and clinical appropriateness of mental health apps
- Practical strategies for integrating digital tools while maintaining informed consent and clinical oversight
EVENT INFO:
8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Eastern
Registration ends 30 minutes before the webinar opens.
COST:
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
Note: To earn a certificate, you must log in on time and remain on for the entire training. There is no automatic grace period for late arrivals. Login and logout times are recorded and documented in Zoom.
Social Workers:
ASWB ACE – 3 Ethics CE credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 3 Contact hours
Psychologists:
APA – 3 CE credits
Counselors: 3 Contact or 3 Ethics hours
NBCC ACEP – 3 Contact hours
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 3 Contact hours
Addiction Professionals:
NAADAC – This course is not eligible for NAADAC Contact hours.
Nurses:
California Board of Registered Nursing – This course is not eligible for California Board of Registered Nursing Contact hours.
Case Managers:
CCMC – This course is not eligible for CCMC CE Contact hours.
Long-Term Care Administrators:
This course is not approved for NAB/NCERS participant hours.
Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.
Counselors: If this course awards Ethics hours, please note that some states do not recognize Ethics hours; in those cases, Contact hours will be awarded.
Target Audience: Social workers, psychologists, and counselors
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Counseling Skill Group:
N/A
OVERVIEW:
The growing availability of mental health apps represents an exciting progression in the integration of technology within counseling practice. These tools can provide clients with convenient access to resources for symptom monitoring, coping skills, mindfulness, psychoeducation, behavior change, and other therapeutic goals. When thoughtfully incorporated into counseling, mental health apps may extend therapeutic support beyond the session and provide additional opportunities for clients to practice skills and monitor progress.
This training will examine the ethical and clinical considerations associated with incorporating mental health apps into therapeutic work. Participants will explore potential benefits and risks, including concerns related to privacy, confidentiality, data security, informed consent, accessibility, clinical appropriateness, and the limitations of digital tools. Practical strategies for evaluating mental health apps, discussing their use with clients, establishing appropriate expectations, and maintaining clinical oversight will be presented to support ethical and client-centered implementation.
OBJECTIVES:
By attending this training, you will be able to:
1. Explain at least three ethical considerations of using mental health apps in counseling.
2. Define and describe the benefits and risks of incorporating mental health apps into therapeutic work with clients.
3. Identify at least two best practice recommendations for ethical implementation of mental health apps.
AGENDA (all times are Eastern):
9:00-12:15 Presentation, including a 15-minute break
PRESENTER BIO:
Diane Bigler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. She has over 20 years of experience in the social services field. Diane has held positions as a therapist (in-home and outpatient), private practice owner, trainer/facilitator, clinical supervisor, and professor of social work. She also has experience in corporate wellness training and coaching. Diane is most passionate about providing quality educational training to professionals. She enjoys spoiling her four dachshunds and anything 80s-related.
COURSE PARTICIPATION INFORMATION:
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This live webinar is fully interactive; a computer is required. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions. Zoom account is not required.
You will receive a reminder email approximately 24 hours prior to the start of the training and a link to join the webinar will be in your CEU Creations account under Member Profile.
To receive credit, you must log in on time, attend the entire presentation, and interact.
POST EVENT: When the training ends, your attendance will be processed using Zoom analytics. Once processed, the evaluation link will be available in your account and we ask that you complete it within 3 days of the training. Once your evaluation is complete, your certificate will be available in your CEU Creations account within 24-72 hours.
Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
BOARD INFORMATION
SOCIAL WORKERS: CEU Creations, #1239, 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: 11/22/24-11/22/27. Social workers completing this course receive 3 Ethics CE credits.
CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0616. This activity is approved for 3 Contact hours.
PSYCHOLOGISTS: 3 CE credits. CEU Creations is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CEU Creations maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
COUNSELORS: 3 Contact or 3 Ethics hours 
CEU Creations has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6941. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEU Creations is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. CEU Creations, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0199. This activity is approved for 3 Contact hours.
ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS: This event is not eligible for NAADAC Contact hours.
NURSES: This event is not eligible for Nurses Contact hours. CEU Creations is an approved provider of nursing CEs through the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number: CEP17905. All states retain their own licensing authority through their own boards. Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure transferability of the CE credits.
Cancellation Policy: Registrants must cancel their registration in their CEU Creations account. No email, faxes, or mail cancellations will be accepted. Cancellation fee: $25. Refunds will not be given for cancellations within five (5) business days prior to the workshop date.
Accessibility Accommodations: At CEU Creations, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all individuals. We strive to ensure our continuing education content, website, and services are usable by everyone, regardless of ability. We are continually working to enhance accessibility and user experience for all of our users. If you encounter any barriers, have questions, or wish to request accommodations, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us at [email protected] and a member of our team will review your message and respond promptly.
Event Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: In the event that CEU Creations cancels or reschedules an event, registered participants will be given the option to receive a full refund, a credit toward a different event of the same value, or to transfer their registration to the rescheduled date.