TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: WE ARE JUST WAITING ON LAST CONFIRMATIONS FROM ALL SPEAKERS TO POST THE LINEUP:

LAMFT BOARD /MFTAC UPDATES  PRIOR TO CONFERENCE. 10:30-11:45AM

THURSDAY APRIL 3, 2025  12:00-5:30PM

FRIDAY APRIL 4, 2025 8AM-5PM

SATURDAY APRIL 5, 2025 8AM-5PM

 

LAMFT’s theme this year is Past Perspective to Future Application. We seek to
acknowledge the ideas, theories, practices, etc. we all have learned, as well as
promulgate the changes to our field that have improved the lives of those we
work with. Sometimes the basics work, and sometimes they need to be
updated. LAMFT looks forward to reflecting back while making future change.

 

APRIL 3, 2025

PRE-Conference:                  10:30am-11:45 am

            LAMFT/MFTAC Updates

Presenter:

Jennifer Rush, LPC-S, LMFT-SC

Jamie Doming, MBA;

Foley Nash LPC-S LMFT-BAS,

Kelly Tyner LMFT-S,

Abby Hays, LPC, LMFT,

Mark Reynaud, LPC-S, LMFT-S

This presentation will provide the participants with information about the LPC Board and the Marriage and Family Therapy Advisory Committee (MFTAC) including updates from the last year and upcoming important events.

Objectives:

1. Participants will be introduced to the members of MFTAC
2. Participants will be educated on rule changes and related updates that have occurred in the last year.
3. Participants will be educated on upcoming important events and pending changes.

 

 

 

CONFERENCE BEGINS

12:00PM- 3:15PM     #1 Keynote

Jim Thomas, LMFT, ICEEFT Trainer Emeritus,
Clinical Fellow AAMFT

3.0 Hours Diagnosis/LAMFT

BIO: Jim Thomas focus on working with shame arose both from personal experience and early in his career as he observed how addiction worked as a barrier to establishing therapy alliances and against progress in family therapy. His work with addiction and accompanying concerns such at trauma and shame spans well over 3 decades, and Jim trained therapist in working with addiction from an attachment lens in four continents.  Most recently facilitated workshops on effectively working with addiction for therapists near and far, including Turkey, Iran, South Africa, and France.  As an EFT Trainer, Jim developed 8 unique Master Classes such as Healing Childhood Wounds in couples therapy, Gaining Traction, Get to Softenings, and the Core Skills Plus approach to core skills training.  “Jim is one of the leading edge thinkers and clinicians in the marriage and family therapy field.  I would go out of my way to hear what he is saying about relationship therapy today,”  Dr. William Doherty and “When Jim talks about E.F.T., I always learn something new myself,”  Dr. Sue Johnson

Learning Objectives:

1)  Able to place addiction, and its impact on relationships, in a wider culture, systemic depathologizing and humanistic lens.

2)  Gain skills in accessing the wounded hearts, shame and/or traumas that often coexist with addiction.

3)  Be able to welcome people struggling and their loved ones into your practice with compassion, open heart and hopefulness.

 

 

3:30-5:30PM 

***We have filled this slot.

 

Trauma-Informed Telehealth: Best Practices & Activities for Working with Survivors of Abuse

Dr. Lawrencia Jenkins, PhD, LPC, PLMFT, AAMFT-SC;  is a trailblazer in the mental health field, specializing in minority mental health, trauma-informed care, military families, and relationship conflict. Leveraging her expertise in clinical research and social justice, she champions minority mental health, policy reform, and greater accessibility to mental health resources.

Dr. Janelle Chase-Mayers, PhD, Creative Systemic Therapist is a highly motivated and experienced mental health professional with a passion for global health and well-being. She has a proven track record in developing and delivering live and evidence-based interventions for diverse populations. With extensive experience in leadership, training, and program development, particularly within the Caribbean context, she is committed to promoting mental health, wellbeing and psychosocial support within healthcare systems.

Approval: 2 Hours Telehealth: LAMFT

This interactive CEU session equips mental health professionals with trauma-informed strategies tailored for telehealth settings. Participants will explore best practices for fostering safety, building trust, and promoting engagement with survivors of abuse. The session includes practical activities, case scenarios, and tools to enhance remote therapeutic connections while maintaining a compassionate and empowering approach.

By the end of this CEU, participants will be able to:

1. Identify key principles of trauma-informed care in a telehealth setting.
2. Implement effective engagement strategies that promote safety and trust.
3. Utilize video conferencing tools to facilitate trauma-informed activities.
4. Recognize signs of distress and apply de-escalation techniques remotely.

 

 

 

 

APRIL 4, 2025

8:00am-9:30am                    

Children's Mental Health: Intersection of Family Therapy and Treatment of Childhood Mental Health Disorders in Louisiana

Matthew Thornton, Ph.D., LMFT-S, LPC-S

Approved: 1.5 Hours Diagnosis LAMFT

This presentation explores the critical role of family therapy in addressing childhood mental health disorders, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities within Louisiana. Topics include the prevalence of mental health concerns among children, the impact of systemic factors like trauma and access to care, and evidence-based approaches that integrate family dynamics to improve outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into practical applications of family therapy techniques and strategies to enhance the mental health and well-being of children and their families in Louisiana.

1. Understand the Impact of Family Systems on Childhood Mental Health:

Participants will learn how family dynamics influence the development, treatment, and outcomes of childhood mental health disorders.

2. Identify Evidence-Based Family Therapy Approaches:

Participants will explore effective, research-supported family therapy interventions for addressing childhood mental health concerns, with a focus on their application in Louisiana.

3. Analyze Barriers and Solutions in Louisiana's Mental Health System:

Participants will examine the systemic challenges to accessing childhood mental health services in Louisiana and identify strategies to improve care through family-centered approaches.

 

 

 

Depression: Old Problem…New Possibilities

Kathryn Steele, Ph.D., LMFT-S; LPC-S

Approved: 1.5 Hours Diagnosis LAMFT

This workshop will explore the current research about the causes of depression, and the importance of distinguishing the difference between depression driven by biological issues and depression driven by circumstances, as well as specific treatment modalities for depression.

1. Participants will increase understanding regarding the available research about the various causes of depression.
2. Participants will learn strategies to distinguish between depression caused by biological issues and depression caused by circumstances, and personal perspectives that put individuals at risk for experiencing depression related to circumstances.
3. Participants will increase knowledge regarding utilizing evidence-based interventions for treating both types of depression.

 

9:45am:-1:00pm KEYNOTE- 3 HRS DIAGNOSIS

Jonathan Shippey has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice since 2000 and has served clients in the Louisville, Kentucky area since completion of his Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary in 1997. Jonathan also holds a Masters degree in music composition from Southern Seminary, as well as a Bachelors degree in biology from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Jonathan is a Senior Certified Gottman Couples Therapist and one of only 30 Advanced Clinical Trainers to be designated as such by the Gottman Institute, having been personally trained by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. He regularly leads the “Art and Science of Love” workshop for couples, the “Seven Principles for Singles” workshop, and the Level 1, 2, & 3 Gottman Method trainings for clinicians and is also a consultant for therapists pursuing Gottman Method Certification.

Jonathan has regularly assisted the Gottmans when they lead couples workshops in Seattle and is among a select few whom John and Julie Gottman have invited to assist with private retreats in their home on Orcas Island, Washington. Jonathan is also currently pursuing certification as an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, having completed an externship in EFT with Dr. Sue Johnson and the four EFT Core Skills workshops.

Prior to becoming a therapist Jonathan was a US army officer in Germany, serving as a platoon leader of combat medics in a forward-deployed tank battalion, followed by service as the company commander of the 130th Station Hospital in Heidelberg during the first Persian Gulf War. Jonathan’s military experience, paired with his specialty in the field of couples therapy, has led to several prominent speaking engagements, including couples workshops for East and West Coast US Navy SEAL teams, as well as Couples Odyssey workshops for combat trauma survivors and their spouses on behalf of the Wounded Warrior Project. Other noteworthy presentations include a workshop at the national convention of the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, several couples workshops in Australia, and an advanced level Gottman training in South Korea.

Jonathan is dedicated to helping couples not merely heal their relationships, but to create relationships that become ongoing healing experiences for both partners.

Science-Based Couples Therapy: Ten Principles

This workshop will highlight key principles for practicing effective couples therapy. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from a couples therapist with 25 years of experience, is an Advanced Clinical Trainer with the Gottman Institute, and who also incorporates key principles from Emotion Focused Couples Therapy into his practice.

1. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of the Gottman Method, including its key principles and research-based concepts, and how they apply to improving communication, emotional connection, and conflict management in couples therapy.
2. Therapists will learn how to identify and assess the strengths and challenges in relationships using Gottman’s assessment tools based on the Sound Relationship House Theory - and understand why engaging in a thorough evidence-based assessment protocol is essential prior to intervening with any given couple.
3. Participants will learn ten principles to guide them in offering competent care for the couples they serve.

 

1:45pm -3:15pm

Understanding and Addressing Codependency: Strengthening Boundaries in Therapeutic Practice

Enjoli Ebony Ford, LPC is an LGBTQ+ affirming Brainspotting trained LPC who embraces a decolonized approach to healing. Enjoli works with clients across Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Vermont, and New Jersey, helping those who struggle with self-prioritization to build self-assurance, maintain their boundaries, and communicate effectively to ensure their needs are met.

Elnora Vicks, M.Ed., PLPC, a Thibodaux, Louisiana native, is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor at Nicholls State University, where she serves as the Counseling & Outreach Coordinator & engages in community outreach. With multiple leadership roles, she is a mental health advocate & co-founder of E.P.I.C Outreach, promoting education & stigma reduction.

Approved: 1.5 Hours LAMFT General

This psycho-education session aims to provide mental health providers with a deeper understanding of codependency, practical tools to address it in their clients, and strategies for maintaining healthy boundaries to ensure both their professional effectiveness and personal well-being.

1. Understand the history and psychological roots of codependency and its impact on mental health.
2. Recognize the signs and behaviors of codependency in clients.
3. Learn practical strategies to reduce codependency tendencies in clients and promote healthier emotional dynamics.
4. Implement effective boundary-setting techniques with clients, including navigating the discomfort that often accompanies boundary enforcement.

 

Thriving in Private Practice: Strategies for Creating Impact and Income in Counseling

            Christy Pennison, LPC-S

Bio:  Christy Pennison is a board-certified counselor supervisor and business leader who founded Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting—a thriving multi-location therapy practice in Central Louisiana—and co-owns The Practice Collab. She’s dedicated to equipping mental health professionals with practical strategies for sustainable growth, impact, resilience, and well-being.

Approved: 1.5 Hours General LAMFT

Explore new opportunities in your counseling career with “Thriving in Private Practice: Strategies for Creating Impact and Income,” led by Christy Pennison, LPC-S. This session will provide essential guidance for creating a solid plan for your practice, implementing effective marketing approaches, refining daily operations, and exploring innovative revenue streams. Gain the clarity, confidence, and practical tools needed to grow a thriving private practice that aligns with your values and goals.

1. Construct and create a practice plan encompassing strategic goals, target market selection, financial considerations, and personalized growth strategies.
2. Identify and explore effective marketing strategies—from digital marketing to community engagement—to attract and retain clients.
3. Develop streamlined processes for scheduling, communication, billing, and documentation to boost workflow and client satisfaction.
4. Discover alternative avenues for creating impact and generating income beyond direct counseling services.

 

 

3:30-5:00pm

Identifying and Serving Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth

Deborah Solcher, M.S.E.;

Debbie Solcher is State Director for BCFS HHS Common Thread Program providing long term relational advocacy to commercially sexually exploited youth in the State of Louisiana.  Debbie has supported the Texas Model of Care Coordination and was an integral part of building services and collaborations state-wide as well as provided technical assistance to local children’s advocacy centers to support protocol development for care coordination during her tenure at the Office of the Texas Governor’s Child Sex Trafficking Team and Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas.  Debbie has extensive experience in the educational system and has worked to further strategy for exploited youth at the state and local levels.

Ashaunti Edwards, LPC

Ashaunti Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Southern University at New Orleans in Addictions Counseling and Prevention. She received her Master of Science from Capella University in Marriage and Family Counseling Therapy. She has been counseling couples, veterans, adolescents since 2009.

Ashaunti is currently the Regional Director (South Region) for BCFS Common Thread which provides long term relational advocacy to commercially exploited youth in the State of Louisiana. She has worked as the Mental Health Professional for Catholic Charities; she has worked in roles as Assistant Program Director for RHD and has worked for FPS ACT team in Mental Health Sector. Ashaunti has volunteered at Gateway Recovery for veterans. She has extensive experience of working with over 50 Mental Health Rehabilitation Agencies throughout the New Orleans Metropolitan Area to provide counseling and conduct clinical assessments. Her expertise has afforded hundreds of people and families the opportunity to gain access to the quality mental health care and overall wellness.

Approved: 1.5 Hours General, LAMFT

Human Trafficking is modern day slavery that spans across all races, ages, and nationalities.  It encompasses both sex and labor exploitation.  Understanding the prevalence and indicators for identifying victims/survivors is key to offering services for long term healing and resilience.   For the purposes of this presentation, we will explore the definitions and indicators of human trafficking, tools for identification and difficulties associated with identification and treatment as well as appropriate resources for support and healing of commercially exploited youth.

1) Understand the definition of sex and labor trafficking

2) Understand the prevalence of sex trafficking in Louisiana and indicators of sex trafficking

 3) Understand the trauma bonding and challenges associated with identification of sex trafficking and

4) Understand Louisiana's response to sex trafficking and resources

Navigating Paradigm Shifts: A Therapist’s Journey Across Cultures and Practices

Sovichan Scaria , Ph.D., LMFT, LPC

Dr. Sovichan Scaria, LMFT, LPC, serves on the faculty of the ULM Marriage and Family Therapy Programs in Monroe. After 25 years as a Christian pastoral counselor, he focused on systemic family therapy. Originally from India, Dr. Scaria recently married after 55 years of being single.

Approved: 1.5 Hours Multiculture, LAMFT

Join Dr. Sovichan Scaria, LMFT, LPC, as he shares his transformative journey from serving as a pastoral counselor in both India and the United States to practicing as a systemic family therapist. This session delves into the paradigm shifts of adapting to a new culture, transitioning from singleness to married life, and evolving professionally from a faith-based counselor to a systemic practitioner. Attendees will gain insights into navigating personal and professional transitions, fostering cultural sensitivity, and applying systemic principles to enrich therapeutic practice.

1. Understand how life transitions shape therapeutic approaches.
2. Apply systemic principles in multicultural contexts.
3. Reflect on personal shifts to enhance clinical practice.

 

 

 

 

 

APRIL 5, 2025

8:00am-9:30am                    

If It Ain't Broke: Utilizing the Cultural Humility Framework to Repair Cultural Ruptures in Supervision

DeAron Washington, MA, PhD, LPC

Dr. Washington is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Belhaven University. He holds advanced degrees in Counseling from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, including a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. He previously taught at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and has experience in private practice and residential addiction facilities. His expertise includes Marriage and Family Counseling, Multicultural Counseling, and the Integration of Psychology and Theology. Dr. Washington is trained in various therapeutic approaches and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Counseling Association and the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy. He is a LPC in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Approved: 1.5 Hours Supervision LAMFT

Supervisors are ethically responsible for monitoring the influence of culture on the supervisory relationship and helping supervisees manage cultural issues with their clients. Unfortunately, supervisors have cultural blindspots that result in cultural ruptures in the supervisory relationship. Cultural humility has demonstrated it has the potential to mitigate the impact of cultural ruptures on the supervisory working alliance. This presentation will discuss the dangers of cultural ruptures and the importance of the supervisor cultivating cultural humility. The participants will be introduced to examples of cultural ruptures from current research and strategies for fostering cultural humility in supervision.

Participants will summarize current research on cultural ruptures and cultural humility in supervision.

Participants will explore methods of assessment that can inform the integration of cultural humility into supervision practice.

Participants will identify and observe strategies to incorporate cultural humility in supervision and repair ruptures.

 

 

 

Tracing the Path of Innovation: Past, Present and Future Perspectives

Teneka Gash, PhD, PLPC, RSW; Ashli Savoy-King, M.A., LPC, NCC

Approved: 1.5 Hours LAMFT

"What the Grief! The Impact of Maternal Mental Health"

This presentation invites individuals to explore personal growth and empowerment by illuminating resilience within a journey to inner strength. It serves as a beacon for those seeking to harness their inner strength and embrace life's complexities with courage and grace. Through insightful reflections, practical strategies, and inspiring stories, the journey illuminates our paths to build emotional fortitude and adaptability. This presentation aims to discover a deeper understanding of how resilience can be cultivated, highlighting the importance of self-compassion, community support, mental health, physical health and mindfulness.

1)Participants will gain practical strategies to build inner strength and navigate the complexities of envisioning a shared future.

2)Participants will inquire tools to increase self-compassion, community support, mental health, physical health, and mindfulness.

3)Participants will gain knowledge to discover emotional fortitude and adaptability while embracing courage, grace, and inner strength.

 

 

9:45am-1:00pm         KEYNOTE

Jonathan Shippey has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice since 2000 and has served clients in the Louisville, Kentucky area since completion of his Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary in 1997. Jonathan also holds a Masters degree in music composition from Southern Seminary, as well as a Bachelors degree in biology from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Jonathan is a Senior Certified Gottman Couples Therapist and one of only 30 Advanced Clinical Trainers to be designated as such by the Gottman Institute, having been personally trained by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. He regularly leads the “Art and Science of Love” workshop for couples, the “Seven Principles for Singles” workshop, and the Level 1, 2, & 3 Gottman Method trainings for clinicians and is also a consultant for therapists pursuing Gottman Method Certification.

Jonathan has regularly assisted the Gottmans when they lead couples workshops in Seattle and is among a select few whom John and Julie Gottman have invited to assist with private retreats in their home on Orcas Island, Washington. Jonathan is also currently pursuing certification as an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, having completed an externship in EFT with Dr. Sue Johnson and the four EFT Core Skills workshops.

Prior to becoming a therapist Jonathan was a US army officer in Germany, serving as a platoon leader of combat medics in a forward-deployed tank battalion, followed by service as the company commander of the 130th Station Hospital in Heidelberg during the first Persian Gulf War. Jonathan’s military experience, paired with his specialty in the field of couples therapy, has led to several prominent speaking engagements, including couples workshops for East and West Coast US Navy SEAL teams, as well as Couples Odyssey workshops for combat trauma survivors and their spouses on behalf of the Wounded Warrior Project. Other noteworthy presentations include a workshop at the national convention of the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, several couples workshops in Australia, and an advanced level Gottman training in South Korea.

Jonathan is dedicated to helping couples not merely heal their relationships, but to create relationships that become ongoing healing experiences for both partners.

Approved: 3 Hour of Diagnosis/Assessment LAMFT

"What About Love? What About Trust? What About Us?"

Based upon John Gottman's research as described in The Science of Trust, this workshop will focus on the centrality of trust in relationships. Practitioners will understand the importance of trust-building in everyday moments in working with couples and how best to intervene when there have been ruptures in trust. 

1. Apply the Gottman Method Couples Therapy Assessment to understand each couple's place on the spectrum of trust
2. Participants will learn the 24 steps of the “Gottman-Rusbult-Glass” cascade toward betrayal and understand this model’s diagnostic implications for treatment planning and implementation
3. Therapists will learn the three sequential phases of intervention with couples recovering from a major betrayal and identify common treatment missteps and how and why to avoid them.

1:45pm -3:15pm

Helping Clients Forgive: Resolving Anger, Restoring Hope

Daniel Jurek, LPC-S is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor and the Director of the Pax Renewal Center in Lafayette, LA. 

Dan and his wife Jane have been married for 41 years. They have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Before establishing the Pax Renewal Center, Dan spent 16 years in Catholic High School Ministry and Education, 2 years in Catholic Collegiate Campus Ministry, and 2 years as Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Personnel at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 

Dan earned a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Our Lady of Holy Cross College in New Orleans. He also earned a Masters degree in Christian Ministry and Renewal from Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio. His Bachelor of Arts Degree is in Theology, also from the Franciscan University. He also holds a certification in Spiritual Direction from the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

Approved: 1.5 Hours General: LAMFT

Forgiveness is an essential intervention to help clients resolve anger over past wounds and betrayals, heal relationships and restore peace of mind. This session will explore the clinical therapeutic steps to help couples work through anger and get to forgiveness.

1. We will explore the definition of forgiveness and make clear distinctions between what forgiveness is and what forgiveness is not.
2. We will explore the consequences anger and resentment play in keeping clients from finding peace and freedom
3. We will explore the the four phases of forgiveness and how to assist clients to work through these phases to find peace and freedom within themselves and their relationships.

 

The use of Play Therapy in Session with Couples

Laura Fazio-Griffith,  Associate Professor, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT, Registered Play Therapist-S received her PhD from the University of New Orleans in Counselor Education.  She is a national certified counselor, licensed professional counselor supervisor, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a registered play therapist supervisor.  Dr. Fazio-Griffith was the clinical director for the Counseling and Training Center of Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans for approximately 5 years. 

Deatrice Green, Assistant Professor, PhD., LPC-S., Registered Play Therapist-S is a native New Orleanian where she has earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology from Xavier University, her Master of Health Sciences (MHS) degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, and her Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Holy Cross. She is a licensed professional counselor/board-approved supervisor, a national certified counselor, and a registered play therapist supervisor. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Counseling Department at Southeastern Louisiana University and has been an adjunct professor at the University of Holy Cross and Loyola University.

Approved: 1.5 Hours General: LAMFT

This presentation will address the issues inherent to couples who present with various issues during the counseling process by providing play therapy and expressive art interventions.  Participants will learn how to integrate couples play therapy for couples who have experienced a variety of issues such as infidelity, poor communication, lack of intimacy among other prevalent issues. Couples play therapy and expressive art interventions will be demonstrated for counselors who work with couples.

Participants will be able to articulate theoretical foundations underlying working with couples and develop a play therapy orientation for work with couples.

Participants will be able to identify interventions using  play therapy that will enhance their work with couples during  the counseling sessions.

Participants will have the knowledge of how to use play therapy to assess couples for the appropriate interventions.

 

3:30-5:00pm

Ethical Professionalism: The do's, don'ts, and tries.

Susan Harrington, LPC-SL LMFT-S, AAMFT-AS is dually licensed since 2002. Her professional experience includes private practice, diversion programs, and non-profit agencies in south Louisiana. Her clinical work focuses on adult relationship distress, grief-related concerns, and family dynamic issues. She is an active member with her professional organizations. Susan is currently enjoying working virtually from home, being with family, and making retirement plans.

Approved: 1.5 Hours Ethics: LAMFT

We will discuss what it takes to aspire to be an ethical MFT. Some of our boundaries and expectations are clear while others are increasingly blurry. We will experience the value of consultation and collective considerations. In true system theory fashion, we will see how our requirements, recommendations, and guidelines also behave systemically through homeostasis, morphostasis, and morphogenesis.

All participants are encouraged to have access to the current versions of their agreed-upon guidelines. For the MFTs: (1) the LPC Board Rules, and (2) the AAMFT Code of Ethics, and for our fellow Social Workers: (3) the Social Worker Professional Occupational Standards/Rules, and (4) the Code of Ethics of the NASW. Plus, for everyone, (5) the ACA Code of Ethics. Objectives: 1. be informed of what behaviors we specifically must NOT do; 2. be informed of what behaviors we specifically are directed to do; 3. be challenged to aspire to behaviors that we are called to reach in our daily lives, professionally and personally; and 4. interact with our Codes of Ethics via case scenario discussions.