Ethics and Boundaries: Self-Disclosure and Dual Relationships 12/19/25

CEU Creations presents:
Ethics and Boundaries: Self-Disclosure and Dual Relationships 12/19/25

FEATURING:

• 6 Ethics CEs
• An ethical focus on self-disclosure and dual relationships

EVENT INFO:

Friday, December 19, 2025
8:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern time

COST:

Registration: $119.99
Unlimited CE Bundle Members: FREE

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 6 Ethics CE credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 6 Contact hours
Psychologists
APA – 6 CE credits
Counselors 6 Contact hours or 6 Ethics Hours
NBCC ACEP – 6 Contact hours
NY State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 6 Contact hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 6 Contact hours (approval pending)
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 6 Contact hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 6 Contact hours

*Some states do not recognize Ethics hours for counselors. In those cases, Contact hours will be awarded.

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.

Target Audience: Social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, and case managers

Counseling Skill Group:
4. Counseling Services
8. Legal, Ethical and Professional Development

OVERVIEW:

Self-disclosure and dual relationships in therapy are complex and nuanced ethical issues. In this comprehensive full-day training, we will explore both topics, with a focus on ethical considerations and professional boundaries. The first session will delve into clinician self-disclosure, examining its multiple dimensions, including clinical, therapeutic, technical, and legal factors. Participants will explore the potential benefits and risks of self-disclosure, with case vignettes and ethical principles guiding the discussion. Clinicians will gain tools to “know thyself” and ethically navigate self-disclosure opportunities.

In the second session, we will shift focus to the ethical challenges of dual relationships. Learners will examine categories of dual relationships, explore relevant ethical standards, and develop critical thinking skills to navigate professional boundaries. Special attention will be given to the unique challenges presented by cultural diversity and rural settings in dual relationships. By the end of the training, participants will have a deeper ethical framework and enhanced clinical judgment to guide their professional interactions with clients.

OBJECTIVES:

By attending this training, you will be able to:

• Describe key aspects of therapeutic self-disclosure, including potential benefits and risks.
• Examine and articulate key ethical considerations of self-disclosure, including advantages and disadvantages.
• Apply best practices for ethical and therapeutic self-disclosure by considering a variety of clinician and client factors.
• Identify qualities of dual relationships and at least three key considerations.
• Demonstrate at least five strategies to have ethical boundaries and relationships with clients.
• Show confidence in assessing professional roles in ethical dilemmas involving dual relationships.

AGENDA (all times are Eastern):

8:45-9:00 Log in and Networking
9:00-12:10 Ethics of Self-Disclosure (includes a 10-minute break)
12:10-12:50 Midway Reset
12:50-4:00 Ethics & Boundaries of Dual Relationships (includes a 10-minute break)

PRESENTER BIO:

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, and Owner of Diane Bigler Therapy Services Inc.

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:

To ensure you are ready to participate, please review Zoom system requirements and complete a short Test Drive on Zoom. Cellular connections and high CPU usage commonly cause performance-related issues. You can avoid these by using a Wi-Fi connection and closing unnecessary background applications to free up memory.

This live webinar is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions. A computer or mobile device is required. 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.

FINE PRINT

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 6 Ethics continuing education 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 6 Contact hours.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: 6 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: 6 Contact hours or 6 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 6 Contact hours. Some states do not require/accept ethics hours for counselors; for those cases, contact hours will be awarded.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS:  This course is pending approval by CEU Creations, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 6 CEs. NAADAC Provider #324725, CEU Creations is responsible for all aspects of its programming. 

NURSES: 6 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.