Ethics in Group Therapy

Course Summary

Group therapy offers an exciting opportunity for growth and exploration for participants, a new way to challenge old patterns. Group therapy also presents unique ethical considerations. This training will focus on exploring these ethical considerations. Emphasis will be placed on maintaining ethical principles around confidentiality, consent, and boundaries; navigating complex group dynamics, including conflict; the importance of creating a structured and predictable space for participants to challenge themselves; and strategies to manage crisis and risk in a group setting.

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to identify and explore ethical principles of confidentiality, consent, and boundaries as it applies to the group dynamic.
2. Participants will develop an ethical decision making framework with regard to core competencies as group providers: member selection, group structure, group goals and objectives, and navigating complex group dynamics.
3. Participants will be able to identify and implement ethical policies and practices around safety and risk management within the group dynamic.