Register at this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/shifting-ethics-in-dual-relationships-creating-a-framework-for-navigation-in-diverse-communities
Shifting Ethics in Dual Relationships: Creating a Framework for Navigation in Diverse Communities
Earn 3 Hours of Professional Ethics for Social Workers Continuing Education
Registration Cost is $80 + $4 for a MTSU parking pass
Training Description
Traditional ethical frameworks often fail to account for the complexities of navigating dual relationships in culturally rich, interconnected, and under-resourced communities. This workshop invites social workers and mental health practitioners to examine how our understanding of ethical boundaries is evolving — especially in communities of color, immigrant populations, LGBTQ+ spaces, and rural areas where roles overlap by necessity and trust is built through relationship.
Together, we’ll explore the limitations of “one-size-fits-all” ethical models, contrast them with liberatory and culturally responsive approaches, and develop a practical framework for navigating dual relationships with clarity, care, and integrity. This session offers case-based reflection, values clarification, and an equity-centered lens that honors community needs without compromising professional responsibility.
Presenter: Jamila J. Walker, LCSW, MSSW
Jamila J Walker, is a visionary therapist, business strategist, and founder with over 25 years of experience in social services, including 13 years as a trauma-informed clinician. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Africana Studies from Tennessee State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee.
Parking at MTSU: Visitor parking is $4 per day and can be purchased on the MTSU Parking Services website. Click the “pay by plate here” to create an account to purchase a visitor parking pass: Visitor Parking Permit – Parking Services