Ethics & Substance Use by Theresa Winther, LMFT, SUDP/MAC (2021 Spring Ethics & Integrity Series)

4/23/21 Ethics & Substance Use by Theresa Winther, LMFT, SUDP/MAC Owner: One Step Forward, Private Practioner at Envision Counseling and EMDR trained

This presentation will compare and contrast the Ethics of AAMFT clinicians and Substance Use Disorder Professionals.  There will be guidance on Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and REvised Codes of Washington (RCW’s).  Detailed requirements for seeking integrated, dual credentialing and expertise in both models of services.  Learn current models of therapy, processes, and how to provide assessment, treatment, and services to clients, their chosen families, and their caregivers when substance use exists in the system.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the ethical codes for SUDP (NAADAC) and MFT (AAMFT) through national organizations.

2. Understand tools for providing assessment and interventions for families with co-occurring disorders.

3. Identify the family roles and tasks in a substance using the system.