ODL 264: An Overview of Ethics and Boundaries for Helping Professionals with a Focus on the Intersection of Ethics and the Law

2 Credit Hours: Establishing and maintaining boundaries as a helping professional is essential, aiming to protect the client, the professional, and the professional’s employer. These boundaries help to avoid or reduce emotional distress and facilitate open, safe, and transparent communication that prioritizes the needs of the client while maintaining necessary boundaries for all. We will take a deeper look at the intersection of our ethics and laws through case scenarios and various activities.