Restorative Ethics: A Meditative Exploration of Vulnerabilities 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 identify a current ethical challenge and, throughout the workshop, engage in an innovative reflective process to explore the specific vulnerabilities, conditions, and strengths relevant to that situation.

Participants will learn Reflective Meditation, a contemplative practice that combines meditation and inquiry. Exploration of the Buddhist principles of Conditionality and the Eightfold Path will deepen understanding of the conditions that contribute to ethical vulnerability while offering practical insights for ethical awareness and 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

Participants will be able to:

  • Apply Reflective Meditation and freeform writing to deepen understanding of their own ethical landscape.
  • Identify a current ethical challenge relevant to their professional practice.
  • Recognize and reduce conditions that contribute to ethical vulnerabilities and challenges, including issues related to professional boundaries, confidentiality, dual relationships, and mandatory reporting.
  • Identify and strengthen personal qualities, practices, and conditions that reduce the risk of ethical transgressions.
  • Develop Reflective Meditation for self-care and as an ethical safeguard.
  • Develop an introductory understanding of the Buddhist principles of Conditionality and the Eightfold Path and their relevance to ethical decision-making.
  • Use Reflective Meditation as a practice for self-care and as an ongoing ethical safeguard.
  • Adopt an adaptation of the 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.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 9:30 am – 4:45 pm

In-person workshop at RoseVilla  (13505 SE River Road, Portland, OR   97222)

Cost: The workshop is offered at three price points: $245, $195, andone slot available at $145 for students, interns, or those who are financially challenged. Honestly consider what you can afford. If you’re able to pay on the higher end, this will support others who are experiencing financial challenges. The registration fee covers the workshop and a café lunch that will accommodate dietary preferences and needs.

We are offering one free slot to BIPOC therapists. To request the slot, please email Charlotte August at ethics@pinestreetsangha.org.
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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