This training is being offered by:

 The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals and The Opioid Treatment Program Health Home Initiative

Provides an overview and discussion of the ‘ the nature of the helping’ relationships between healthcare professionals and clients. It covers the components and the steps in building such relationships including trust and confidentiality. Various types of verbal & non-verbal communication techniques are reviewed as well as exploring effective engagement strategies. Therapeutic Boundaries are discussed and illustrations of potential Boundary Crossing. Values clarification and ethics are covered as they relate to the treatment relationship. Concepts of the ‘Power Differential’ in therapeutic relationships covered. The use of Clinical Supervision to manage ‘disclosures/ secrets’ and blurring of boundaries will be covered.

Instructor: Mary Jane Creely MSN, RN

Level – New employees to Intermediate

Continuing Education Credits:

Social Worker CEUs: This training is pending approval by the National Association of Social Workers for 2.0 continuing education credits.

Mental Health Counselors CEUs: This training is pending approval by the RI Mental Health Counselors Association for 2.0 continuing education credits.

Chemical Dependency Professionals CEUs: This training has been approved by the RI Certification Board for 2.0 continuing education credits (The RICB is an IC&RC affiliate).

Domains:  1,3,9,14

Cost: $35