Restorative Ethics: A Meditative Exploration of Vulnerabilites and Strengths

Ethical challenges are inherent to clinical practice. Along with adhering to professional codes of ethics, clinicians need internal and external resources, and restorative practices to help develop and strengthen their own ethical intelligence and foster personal safeguards for ethical practice.

This workshop offers a unique and contemplative approach to addressing ethical challenges inherent in clinical practice.

Participants will learn Reflective Meditation, an innovative meditation process, and identify specific ethical challenges in their work, as well as enhance the strengths and supports that sustain ethical practice.

An exploration of the Buddhist concepts of Conditionality and the Eightfold Path will deepen understanding of the conditions that lead to ethical vulnerability and provide insights for ethical decision-making.

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“An approach to ethics as therapeutic holding and integrity rather than fear”
“Ethical struggles I have avoided surfaced, and I am able to actively work with them”

Learning Objectives:

  • Apply Reflective Meditation and freeform writing for a deeper understanding of the “ethical landscape” of participants.
  • Identify and reduce conditions that create ethical vulnerabilities and challenges,  such as professional boundaries, confidentiality, dual relationships and/or mandatory reporting
  • Identify and augment personal strengths and activities that lead to a reduced risk of ethical transgressions.
  • Develop an introductory understanding of the Buddhist principles of conditionality and the Eightfold Path and its role in ethical decision making.
  • Develop Reflective Meditation for self-care and as an ethical safeguard.
  • Adopt an adaptation of ACA Code of ethics as workshop agreements.

Join us in this transformative workshop to develop ethical insight and personal/professional growth. Limited spots available for a more personalized learning experience.

Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 9:30 am – 4:30 pm/PT Online via Zoom

Cost: The workshop is offered at three price points: $225, $175, and $125. Consider what you can afford. If you are able to pay on the higher end, this will support others who are experiencing financial challenges. We offer one free slot for BIPOC therapists in each online workshop. Email ethics@pinestreetsangha.org to request the slot.

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Next workshop: Friday, April 25, 2025  9:30am-4:30pm/PT Online via Zoom
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Join us in this transformative workshop to develop restorative practices, ethical insight, and personal/professional growth.
Limited spots are available for a more personalized learning experience.

CE: 6 hours approved by NBCC**

**Pine Street Sangha has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6694. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Pine Street Sangha is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

For more on this approach to meditation, visit Pine Street Sangha