Fields of Opportunities for Ethical Play Therapy Dilemmas in Rural Communities

As providers in rural communities, we grow opportunities to explore ethical dilemmas in play therapy.  Why is it so hard to navigate play therapy ethics in less populated areas? Ethics seemed so clear cut when we learned it in graduate school. However, in reality ethical decision-making is much more gray on a day-to-day basis for a small town play therapist. Play therapy is especially challenging  in rural communities where services are limited and dual relationships feel unavoidable.  Even in some larger cities, play therapists encounter unique situations including dual relationships, issues with confidentiality, limited resources, and meeting community expectations. While play therapists provide a safe and fun space for clients to process and explore a variety of personal issues, providing quality services in our communities is often very stressful for these providers who are striving to meet ethical guidelines. Come ready to explore the balance of meeting the needs of underserved populations while striving for ethical excellence. This workshop will include discussing cases, reviewing ethical codes, consulting about cases, and making referrals. Upon completing this workshop, participants will feel more confident in their ability to walk through ethical decision-making as a play therapist in rural communities. In this workshop, you will learn practical tools for helping solve ethical dilemmas. 

3 Non-Contact CE hours (Includes 4 hours on Play Therapy Skills and Methods). 

APT Approved Provider 99-055

League of Extraordinary Adlerian Play Therapists (LEAPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7402. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. League of Extraordinary Adlerian Play Therapists (LEAPT) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

10:00 am - Start 

1:00 pm - End

1. Explain 3 unique ethical dilemmas rural play therapists encounter. 
2. Describe a practical model for ethical decision-making in play therapy.
3. Explain how ethical decision-making models can apply to issues of confidentiality in play therapy in less-populated communities.
4. Describe how ethical decision-making models can apply to issues of dual relationships in play therapy.