The Ethics of Treating Trauma
Treating trauma requires more than clinical skill—it requires ethical awareness, careful assessment, and intentional decision-making. Trauma-exposed clients often present with complex symptoms, heightened vulnerability, and increased risk for ethical dilemmas within the therapeutic relationship.
The Ethics of Treating Trauma is an on-demand CEU course designed to help clinicians navigate these challenges with clarity and confidence.
This course examines the ethical considerations that commonly arise when working with trauma survivors, including diagnostic pitfalls, modality selection, and boundary concerns. Grounded in real-world clinical practice, the training equips therapists with practical strategies to safeguard client welfare while maintaining professional and ethical integrity.
Whether you are early in your trauma-informed work or a seasoned clinician, this course offers focused insight you can immediately apply to your everyday clinical decisions.
What You’ll Learn
In this course, participants will:
Identify common ethical code violations that arise when working with trauma survivors
Examine diagnostic pitfalls related to trauma without adequate assessment
Evaluate ethical concerns associated with various trauma treatment modalities
Apply strategies to reduce ethical risk and protect the therapeutic relationship
Who This Course Is For
✔ Therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals
✔ Clinicians working with trauma-exposed or high-risk populations
✔ Providers seeking ethics-focused CEUs that feel relevant and practical
✔ Professionals who want clear guidance—not vague theory
No advanced trauma certification is required.
✅ 1.25 NBCC-Approved CE Hours
✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced
✅ Instant Certificate Upon Completion
Learn on your schedule and walk away with strategies that make progress feel possible again.
MAKE IT COUNT.
Your Clients. Your Career. Your Terms.
Your career deserves more than just checking a licensure box. Empower Continuing Education courses are designed to help you grow with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Each NBCC-approved training provides practical tools, fresh perspectives, and real-world strategies you can apply immediately—supporting not only your professional development, but your long-term fulfillment and impact as a clinician, leader, and changemaker.
