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Counselling, Psychotherapy, ethics and the law

A one-day participative workshop led by Peter Jenkins

Friday, 2nd of May, 2008 from 10 am - 4 pm. Registration from 9:30

The workshop will cover

Outline of the legal system

Confidentiality and the law

Ethics and legal principles

Professional negligence

The workshop is suitable for

Diploma/MA counselling students

Qualified counsellors and psychotherapists

Service managers

Supervisors

What will I get from attending this workshop

Increased clarity about the relationship of counselling to the law

Greater understanding of the ethical and legal issues involved in breaking or maintaining client confidentiality

More confidence in grasping key legal concepts, such as “duty of care”

The opportunity to discuss issues and ask questions relating to this crucial topic

A signed CPD Certificate and workshop handbook at the end of the day

Peter Jenkins

He is an experienced counsellor trainer, and author of several books on the law, including Counselling, Psychotherapy and the Law (Sage, 2007). He has extensive experience of running training workshops on legal aspects of therapy. He is a Senior Lecturer in Counselling at Salford University, a BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor Trainer and an honorary counsellor at Manchester University Counselling Service. Formerly a member of the BACP Professional Conduct Committee, he is currently a member of the UKCP Ethics Committee.

Workshop fee

£75.00 (including buffet lunch). A £30.00 non-refundable deposit is required at application.