Ethical Gray Areas: Cultivating Clinical Judgment and Discernment

2-Part BLENDED COURSE: Self Study - Foundations Plus Live Webinar - Practical Application

$50 (INCLUDES SELF STUDY & LIVE WEBINAR)

3 ETHICS CE Credits

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November 13, 2026; 10 am - Noon

Pre-Requisite:

Completion of Part 1 Self-Study included with registration.

  • $50.00

    Price Includes Parts 1 & 2: Self-Study and Live Webinar

    3 ETHICS CE Credits:

    APA; NBCC; PA SW/LPC/MFT; ACT 48; PQAS, and ANCC (NEW for Nurses)

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Course Objectives

Gain confidence navigating ambiguous clinical situations with greater intention, curiosity, and clinical discernment within the context of the treatment and the therapeutic relationship.

  • Identify factors that constitute ethical grey areas and their corresponding clinical implications.

  • Describe and apply a 7-Step framework for addressing ethically ambiguous or complex clinical situations.

  • Generate questions for deeper exploration of personal, therapeutic, and contextual factors that may influence ethical decision-making.

  • Develop strategies for engaging clients collaboratively in ethical decisions that affect the therapeutic relationship or course of treatment.

  • Gain confidence when discerning ethically complex situations and recognize the value of consultation when ethical situations remain ambiguous.

Panelist

Andy Kind-Rubin, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Kind-Rubin is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist who has worked in the field of child and family mental health for more than three decades including his role as CGRC's Chief Clinical Officer for 25 years. Andy has served on several committees over the past 10 years that evaluate clinician participation in various insurance plans, including considerations involving ethical conduct. Dr. Kind-Rubin has worked in a variety of settings with supervisory responsibilities including outpatient clinics, inpatient and partial hospital settings, schools, and private practice.

Panelist

Jess Fry, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, CSTS

Owner, Embody Confidence Counseling & Coaching

Jess Fry, LPC, ADHD-CCSP, CSTS is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with neurodivergent women navigating ADHD, autism, CPTSD, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, anxiety, and related mental health challenges. She provides size-inclusive counseling rooted in fat-acceptance principles, supporting clients of all body sizes in developing a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food and their bodies. In addition to her clinical work, Jess is an educator and public-facing therapist who uses social media to share accessible, evidence-informed mental health education, with a particular focus on women’s mental health. She has years of experience navigating the ethical considerations of being a therapist in a public digital space, including maintaining professional boundaries, protecting client confidentiality, communicating responsibly, and balancing education with clinical practice. 

Panelist

Shari Molta, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Shari Molta, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and one of CGRC's Professional Development Educators with over 12 years of experience in clinical practice, supervision, and workforce development. Shari is the founder of Dynamic Family Counseling, where she provides individual, couples, and family therapy with an emphasis on family systems, parent coaching, co-parenting dynamics, and whole-family wellness. Shari has extensive experience training and developing clinicians and supervisors across complex behavioral health systems. She previously served as a Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) Consultant leading supervisor development initiatives, and supporting evidence-based program implementation and fidelity.

Moderator

Kathryn Mariani, MA

Professional Development Educator

Kathryn Mariani is a Professional Development Educator at CGRC with more than two decades of experience as a trainer and facilitator in the fields of behavioral health, addiction, and disabilities, with a focus on suicide prevention. She currently provides trauma education and support to school districts, families and school personnel in the Delaware Valley.