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Counselor Use of Self: Awareness, Ethics, and Grounded Practice

Program Details:
March 11, 2026 | 9:00am-11:00am
Modality:
  • Webinar
Registration Fee(s):
Free to $40.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
2.00
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
2.00
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
Registration Deadline:
3/10/26 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
3/9/26 9:00 AM
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Presenter(s)
Description
This training examines the critical concept of counselor use of self—the intentional and unintentional ways a professional’s personal experiences, values, and emotional responses shape the therapeutic process. Participants will explore how unresolved personal “baggage” can surface in clinical work, how to identify and navigate transference and countertransference dynamics, and the ethical responsibilities tied to professional self-awareness. The session will highlight strategies for maintaining boundaries, practicing reflective self-care, and staying grounded while working with clients experiencing complex challenges. Through interactive discussion and applied learning, counselors will deepen their insight into the balance between authenticity and professionalism, ensuring they use themselves as instruments of healing without compromising client safety or therapeutic effectiveness.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize how personal experiences, beliefs, and emotional “baggage” may influence their professional interactions and clinical decision-making.
  • Identify and analyze the dynamics of transference and countertransference, along with the potential ethical implications these processes carry in clinical practice.
  • Apply strategies for grounding, boundary-setting, and reflective self-awareness to ensure professional integrity and maintain effectiveness in client care.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities.
Credits Available
  • Social Worker
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $20.00 (Until 3/10/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 3/10/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 2 social work hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Counselor/Therapist
    SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $20.00 (Until 3/10/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 3/10/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 2 hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a division of SC AHEC, under its accreditation by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $20.00 (Until 3/10/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 3/10/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.2 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
  • AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 3/10/2026)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 2 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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