Use texting technology with your clients safely
How to Text with Your ClientsÂ
2 CE credit hours in 2 courses.
These two courses provide an immediately-usable survey of the primary issues which arise in mental health practice specifically around therapists texting with clients.Â
 Cover clinical and ethical concerns such as languaging, boundaries, and other practical concerns regarding texting with clients
These introductory-level courses are for counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and clinical and counseling psychologists will help learners to navigate the security, privacy, and documentation issues, as defined by HIPAA and professional ethics codes, that arise with the use of texting in clinical relationships.
Security and HIPAA compliance issues
Make or Break Technology Choices
Manage boundaries and professionalism when texting with clients
So, thank you for making HIPAA as fun as it can be!! Keep it up! I am thankful to have found PCT early in my practice and I am glad you guys are in my life :)
Two Courses- One Package
Enjoy BOTH courses and get the full scope of training easily.Â
How to Text with Your Clients Session 1: Ethics, Safety & HIPAA ComplianceÂ
1 CE Credit Hour. Legal-Ethical. Continuing Education Session Replay.
See the course brochure for details on this course.
How to Text with Your Clients Session 2: Boundaries, Professionalism, and Competence
1 CE Credit Hour. Continuing Education Session Replay.
See the course brochure for details on this course.
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How to Text with Your Clients Package
includes two courses:
How to Text with Your Clients Session 1: Ethics, Safety & HIPAA ComplianceÂ
How to Text with Your Clients Session 2: Boundaries, Professionalism, and CompetenceÂ
Meet Our Presenters
Presented by Roy Huggins, LPC NCC with Liath DaltonÂ
Roy Huggins, LPC NCC, is a counselor in private practice who also directs Person-Centered Tech. Roy worked as a professional Web developer for 7 years before changing paths and makes it his mission to grow clinicians’ understanding of the Internet and other electronic communications mediums for the future of our practices and our professions.
Roy is an adjunct instructor at the Portland State University Counseling program where he teaches Ethics and is a member of the Zur Institute advisory board. He has acted as a subject matter expert on HIPAA, security, and clinical use of technology for Counseling licensure boards, and both state and national mental health professional organizations. He has co-authored or authored 2 book chapters, and he routinely consults with mental health colleagues on ethical and practical issues surrounding tech in clinical practice. He served for 5 years on the board of the Oregon Mental Health Counselors Association and then the Oregon Counseling Association as the Technology Committee Chair.
He really likes this stuff.
Liath Dalton is PCT’s deputy director and a co-owner. Liath is especially passionate about helping therapists be resourced and supported in navigating the security compliance process and identifying the solutions and processes that meet the particular needs of their practices. Liath’s consultation area of expertise is focused on selecting the right combination of services and tech that not only meet the legal-ethical needs of mental health practices, but also the functionality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness needs as well.