Ethics: “What’s the big deal?”
Includes a Live Web Event on 03/25/2025 at 9:00 AM (CDT)
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Join us on March 25th from 9-12:00 pm CST for a 3 hour training titled "Ethics: "WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?"
This interactive training is designed for all counseling professionals, including Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Credentialed Professionals, who seek to deepen their understanding of ethical standards in the field of problem gambling. Through engaging discussions, group exercises, and case study analysis, participants will gain clarity on key ethical concepts, develop tools for making sound ethical decisions, and explore real-world ethical dilemmas and complaints within professional practice. The course will provide a structured yet flexible learning environment, encouraging participants to question, discuss, and reflect on the ethical challenges they encounter in their daily work. By the end of the training, attendees will be better equipped to navigate complex ethical issues and increase their awareness of ethical concerns in professional counseling settings.
Course Goals & Objectives:
- Define key ethical terms and principles
- Engage in dynamic discussions and interactive exercises around ethical issues
- Examine the role of professional ethics in counseling practice
- Learn practical tools for ethical decision-making
- Analyze real ethical complaints made to various systems
- Enhance awareness of ethical issues that arise in professional settings
Join us for a thought-provoking session that will empower you to navigate the complexities of ethical decision-making with confidence and clarity!
This course is accredited for 3 hours of CEU for the following categories: COUN II, PREV II, CARS II, CODP II, PCGC I or II, CCJP II, CRSS II, CPRS II, CPRS II, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC.
Bill Johnson
Bill Johnson has worked in the addiction treatment and prevention field for over 45 years. His experience has spanned the continuum of care, from detox to residential services. He has served on several boards over the years, to many to mention in this short bio. He was certified as an addiction professional for over 34 years, receiving his first credential in 1978 in Illinois.
He has served as the Executive Director of a large rural treatment program for over 10 years. He then served as the Executive Director of the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) for 17 years. After leaving that position in 2011 he has established a consultant business. He served as the Executive Director for the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG).
He has provided training across the United States and served as an advocate for those wishing pursue addiction credentialing internationally. He was part of an international group that provided credentialing in Nepal. He continues to support excellence in training and education of those wishing to enter the addiction treatment profession.
He is most proud of the fact that he has over 46 years of continuous recovery from addiction. What that means is that he has not used any alcohol or illicit drugs during that time
