Virtual Spring Ethics Conference 2024

This Conference will be worth 4 hours of CEUs

(Including 1-hour Ethics & Supervision, 1-hour Ethics & Cultural Competence, and 2-hours Ethics)

Clinical Supervision - Responses to Ethical Dilemmas 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and discuss Dual Relationships in Supervision
• Identify and discuss The Underperforming Supervisee
• Review and Discuss Article: Authentic Supervision as a Practice 

Impact of Global Events on Historical Trauma in Elderly Clients

Learning Objectives:

• Sharpen focus on ethical standards regarding commitment to clients, responsibility to promote clients' wellbeing, and demonstrate cultural competence.  
• Enhance knowledge regarding the impact of current global events on historical trauma in elderly clients.
• Determine elements of presented content that can positively impact your current social work environment.

Assessing The Geriatric Client - Ethical Considerations (Services to the Elderly - Ethical Considerations for Aging)

Learning Objectives:

• Identify losses in the aging process
• Recognize considerations for Service Needs
• Identify Ethical Dilemmas in service delivery

About Kathy E. Phoenix, DSW, LCSW-S

Dr. Phoenix is an Associate Professor at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX.  She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has had the privilege of journeying with individuals as a social worker since 1989.  Dr. Phoenix maintains a clinical practice specializing in supporting clients through chronic and terminal illness, trauma events, and complicated grief, with a specialty in working with the veteran and LGBTQ+ elder communities.  Before academia, Dr. Pheonix worked in a variety of clinical settings, including mental health, chronic illness, geriatrics, palliative & hospice care, and complicated grief & bereavement. 

About Russell Alan Gainer, MSSW, LCSW

Russell is a healthcare professional with many years of experience in various settings.  His professional experience includes working with/as:  Crisis Hotlines, as an Adult Probation Officer, DWI Education Instructor, Adult, Adolescent, and Children Psychiatric Hospital Counselor, over 18 years in Hospice, Adjunct Professor Teaching Sociology and Psychology, Private Psychotherapy Practitioner, National Hospice Consultant, Hypnosis and Guided Imagery Instructor, and a Professional Geriatric Care Manager.  He is also an active volunteer with the American Cancer Society and the Alzheimer's Association and is a past President of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of San Antonio.