In-Person Workshops

Ethics of Helping

Boundaries and Relationships

March 19, 2024

(09:00 AM - 04:00 PM MST )

$299.00 (regular rate)

$269.00 (*early rate)

Trainer Kaelin Sheaden Kaelin Sheaden

Location: Yukon University, Whitehorse, Yukon

*early rate expires 02/27/2024

Continuing Education
Credit Hours (CEC)

It is very common for anyone working in the helping profession to encounter ethical dilemmas. Ethics are at the heart of competent and effective practice for anyone in the helping field, particularly when managing boundaries and relationships. This workshop is designed to give individuals and organizations an opportunity to review common principles and standards for ethical practice that are relevant for their settings. Participants will practice using an ethical decision-making process to work through common areas of ethical concerns and leave with a stronger awareness of their own ethical base.

In-person events follow local guidelines for gathering. This workshop will transition to a virtual event should COVID restrictions limit in-person gatherings. Please call CTRI before booking flight/hotel room.

This workshop is being run in partnership with the Northern Institute of Social Justice and Yukon University.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Define the concept of ethics and how it applies within the helping profession
Describe the common values and principles that guide codes of ethics in helping professions
Identify steps in a process for ethical decision-making
Describe ethical considerations for boundaries and cultural competence in the workplace

Method of Delivery

Presentation, video, case study exercises, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

Some of the Topics Included

Boundaries and Ethics
What’s Involved with Building Ethical Competence
Common Principles in Helping Professions
An Ethical Decision-Making Process
Common Standards of Practice
Confidentiality and Limits to Confidentiality
Helper and Client Boundaries
Cultural and Diversity Competence
Ethical Technology

Target Audience

This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop intended for social service and health care professionals, counsellors, social workers, and school personnel.

Terms & Conditions

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Trainer: Kaelin Sheaden

Kaelin Sheaden

As a counsellor and psychotherapist, Kaelin has years of experience providing both individual and group therapy in the areas of mental health, substance use, and complex/intergenerational trauma. Additionally, she has experience in leadership, supervision, facilitation, and coaching, and has worked with groups in a variety of contexts, including wilderness-based settings. Kaelin holds degrees in counselling and education, and she is certified as a professional coach and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor, with designation as a clinical supervisor. She lives in Whitehorse where she works as a counsellor, facilitator, and consultant in her own private practice. Kaelin is inspired by the human spirit and believes that growth, healing, and empowerment are possible for both individuals and communities. She is an engaging trainer who brings the qualities of care, thoughtfulness, humility, and respect to those she works with, fostering learning environments that are safe, positive, and meaningful.