The in-person summit is designed to explore the complexities of modern ethical dilemmas that traverse the various behavioral health disciplines. It will bring together professionals from the fields of counseling, psychology, social work, addiction/prevention and peer recovery support to engage in dynamic and collaborative learning.
By fostering connections and sharing insights across disciplines, NEXUS ETHICS aims to enhance ethical decision-making and promote ethical excellence in professional practice.
The NEXUS ETHICS summit will feature scenario-based discussions and interactive workshops, bringing together professionals from diverse fields to engage in dynamic and collaborative learning. Continuing education credit will be available at no cost for counselors, psychologists, social workers and addiction/prevention/recovery professionals. DVACs for Domestic Violence Advocates are pending.
“Ethical dilemmas, especially in behavioral health care, are rarely cut-and-dried, and it can be tempting to make snap judgments based on emotion rather than thoughtful consideration of one’s professional code of ethics,” said Dr. Kari Mika-Lude, director of The Training Center at Marshall University. “Although we are called to use an ethical decision-making model, it seems that many providers may be unaware of them or unsure of how to utilize them in practice. This summit was organized to address this gap and foster a deeper understanding of ethical decision-making in behavioral health professions.”
Event highlights:
· Dates: Aug. 8-9, 2024
· Location: Flatwoods Conference Center (350 Days Drive, Sutton, West Virginia)
· Accommodation details: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Days Inn, attached to the Flatwoods Conference Center, at a special rate of $107 per night. To reserve a room, call (866) 700-7284 and reference the “Opioid Response Network Ethics Summit” group block. Registration and event details: https://wvbhtraining.org/nexus-ethics/
Exhibitor/sponsorship opportunities: There is still space available for exhibitors. There are multiple options available, including a non-exhibitor sponsorship for those who would like to support the event but are unable to attend and/or do not want to host an exhibit table. Deadline for exhibitor/sponsor sign-up is July 27. Please email Mika-Lude at mikalude@marshall.edu for more information.
For more information about the NEXUS ETHICS event, including session details, registration and more please visit the NEXUS ETHICS event page: https://wvbhtraining.org/nexus-ethics/
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