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Mastering Ethical Decision-Making: Essential Frameworks for Social Workers

Tuesday, May 20th, 2025   11:45 AM EDT -1:15 PM EDT
Rachel Fryman, PhD, LCSW
$30.00 Cost For Member: $20

In this workshop participants will have an opportunity to review the NASW Code of Ethics (COE) and survey frameworks for decision making when an ethical dilemma presents itself. In the first section, the workshop will include a historical overview of the COE’s evolution and define terms such as values and ethics. A review of the COE will explore the structure and specific sections of  ethical conduct regarding responsibilities to clients, colleagues, practice setting, as professionals and to broader society. 

The second section of the workshop will pivot to understanding ethical dilemmas in social work practice. A brief overview of several resources and frameworks are introduced (Allan Edward Barsky, Elaine Congress, Frank M. Loewenberg and Ralph Dolgoff, Marian Mattison, Frederic Reamer). A case study of an ethical dilemma will be provided and participants are afforded the opportunity to review its application to Reamer’s ethical decision making framework for evaluation. The second section will conclude with time for question and answers.

About the Presenter

Rachel Fryman is an assistant professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University and founder of Attention Therapy, a practice dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by distracted living. Rachel consults and supervises on topics related to neurodivergence, trauma, and ethical practice.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Define values, ethics, and ethical dilemma in social work
  2. Identify responsibilities outlined in NASW Code of Ethics
  3. Recall frameworks in social work practice for ethical decision making

Agenda:

Ethical Practice 101: Reviewing the NASW Code of Ethics and exploring frameworks for ethical decision making 

 

Trainer: Rachel Fryman PHD LCSW

 

Introduction

Personal introduction and positionality

Offer participants an opportunity to introduce themselves in the chat

NASW code of ethics and frameworks for ethical decision making

Definitions values, ethics, ethical dilemma

(15 minutes)

NASW COE

History of NASW COE

Explore structure and sections of NASW

(30 minutes)

Ethical Dilemmas

Introduction

Review frameworks

Present case study of an ethical dilemma

Group Exercise - apply to Frederic Reamer Framework for Ethical Decision making

Come back and discuss case study with whole workshop

(30 min)

Review, summarize, Q&A

(15 minutes)

 

This workshop offers 1.5 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

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
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • 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.

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