Continuing Education: Facing the Challenge of Liability

Facing the Challenge of Liability in Psychotherapy: Practicing Defensively

Lawrence E. Hedges, Ph.D., ABPP, Instructor

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This six-hour course meets BOP and BBS law and ethics requirements

Course Description:

Dr. Hedges’ award-winning book/course covers current legal and ethical concerns from the standpoint of limiting the liability of the practicing psychotherapist. Of particular interest is his work on the genesis and prevention of false accusations, especially those that stem from primitive transferences onto the trust relationship. Standards of care, the management of transference and countertransference issues, documentation, recovered memories, and boundary issues will be discussed. Extensive handout materials and a computer disc with twenty-five essential forms for your office will be provided.

Learning Goals:

Learn to identify areas of high-risk in advance and to take appropriate preventative measures.
Learn how to update forms for patient information, informed consent, releases, referrals, consultations, and terminations.
Learn how to limit liability with supervisees, students, and colleagues as well as with clients and, most importantly, learn how to cultivate an attitude of mindfulness regarding accountability and risk management.

The 2003 update will include HIPAA Compliance information and forms as well as custody evaluation guidelines and forms.

The Listening Perspectives Study Center is approved to provide Continuing Education Credits for Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, and Nurses. The exact number of credits awarded is equal to the number of contact hours for each event and is specified on the Syllabus and the Registration Form. Marriage and Family Therapists and Social Workers Provider Number: PCE348. California Board of Registered Nursing Provider Number: CEP12038. The Listening Perspectives Study Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Listening Perspectives Study Center maintains full responsibility for the program.

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