Training Description:
Maintaining healthy boundaries is a critical component of effective practice in behavioral health, particularly when working with young adults. This training will explore the role of both professional and personal boundaries in shaping safe, respectful, and developmentally appropriate relationships.
Participants will examine common boundary challenges that arise in work with young people, including how to identify early warning signs, distinguish between boundary crossings and violations, and navigate complex situations with confidence.
Using case-based scenarios and shared experiences, attendees will engage in guided reflection to assess risk, strengthen decision-making, and apply practical strategies to real-world situations.
Participants will leave with concrete tools to support boundary-setting in their work, along with strategies for seeking supervision and support when faced with uncertainty.
Objectives: Participants will be able to...
Define the concept of professional boundaries.
Describe two examples of healthy boundaries and boundary violations.
Described two examples of risk factors for staff.
Explore approaches in addressing boundaries with young adults and staff
Identify two ways in which professional boundaries support healthy youth and young adult development.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
2.00 hours of Continuing Education will be offered for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, (LADC I, LADCII, and LADC Assistants), Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAC/CADC), and Nurses (RN/LPN).
2.00 hours of Continuing Education for Social Work (SW). Attendees must have their camera on for the training, as well as participate in all breakout sessions.
2.00 hours of Continuing Education will be offered for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs), all continuing education for LMHCs in MA must be approved by a recognized entity, NBCC, National Board of Certified Counselors is recognized by the MA Division of Professional Licensure Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions.
Sponsored by:
MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, Office of Youth and Young Adult Services, Institute for Health and Recovery, & ADEPT Educational Institute, Inc