Description

*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate.

Sometimes, clients living with chronic pain are dismissed by professionals. Women, children, minorities, and other people of diverse social identities may also find their concerns are just minimized. In this session, we'll explore ethical dilemmas and positive practices to help professional counselors help others.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss ways to support clients with chronic pain
• Review ways counselors can advocate for clients in pain
• Explore ethical dilemmas and positive practices

Speaker(s):

• John P. Duggan, EdD, Manager, Professional Development, American Counseling Association
• Geraldine A. Miller, PhD, Professor, Appalachian State University