Exploring Ethical Considerations of Technology, AI and Social Media Use
How do therapists practice ethically in this digital age? There are many considerations in blending mental health and technology. With the use of smartphones, email, and social media, ethics and clinical guidelines can become blurred. This training will discuss the various aspects of technology that are becoming more present in the clinical world. Use of social media and technology devices will be discussed. Modern technological advances such as AI will be explored so that learners have context regarding the complexities of these technologies. Case examples will be used to make challenging topics and concepts easy to discuss and learn. Learners will gain more knowledge of compliance and ethics and technology and move your practice forward.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/technology233/viewFREE WEBINAR
In Times of Technology:
Exploring Ethical Considerations of Technology, AI and Social Media Use
Monday, October 14, 2024, 1:45 PM EDT - 4:45 PM EDT
Presenter: Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Explain professional standards for ethical technology use.
- List clinical considerations for appropriate personal and professional technology use.
- Identify recommended risk management strategies of technology use.
This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
How do therapists practice ethically in this digital age? There are many considerations in blending mental health and technology. With the use of smartphones, email, and social media, ethics and clinical guidelines can become blurred. This training will discuss the various aspects of technology that are becoming more present in the clinical world. Use of social media and technology devices will be discussed. Modern technological advances such as AI will be explored so that learners have context regarding the complexities of these technologies. Case examples will be used to make challenging topics and concepts easy to discuss and learn. Learners will gain more knowledge of compliance and ethics and technology and move your practice forward.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain professional standards for ethical technology use.
- List clinical considerations for appropriate personal and professional technology use.
- Identify recommended risk management strategies of technology use.
Agenda:
1. History of technology use in mental health (1 hour)
Use of technology in counseling, social work, and psychotherapy (mental health)
Types of technology used in mental health care
Benefits and limitations of technology use in mental health care
Case examples of technology use in mental health
Emergence of new standards
2. Core concepts and themes: (1 hour)
Provision of information to the public; designing and delivering services; gathering, managing, and storing
information; collegial relationships; and educating students and practitioners
What do the codes say? NASW, APA, ACA
Ethical and clinical considerations of specific tech uses: email, cell phones, AI, social media, etc.
Case examples of unethical technology practices
3. Social media and ethics (1 hour)
Mistaken beliefs
Common ethical missteps
Online groups for "case consultation"
Blogging
A Different Perspective: Melinda Lewis
Recommendations (Zur Institute)
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- Therapist Express 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-0774.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.