Ethics & Boundaries: Practicing Self-Care in An Era of Moral Distress
2 CEUs - Ethics
Thursday, 11/20/25 - 10:00am-12:00pm CST via Zoom
Presenter: Sheng Lee Yang, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
2 CEUs - Ethics
In today's complex and demanding human services landscape, practitioners often find themselves navigating ethical dilemmas and encountering situations that can lead to moral distress. This training course is designed to equip professionals in the human
services field with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to address these ethical challenges while prioritizing their own well-being.
The course will provide guidance on maintaining healthy boundaries in client interactions, organizational dynamics, and professional relationships. Participants will learn how to navigate ethical dilemmas with integrity and compassion, while safeguarding their own mental health. Course objectives will be established through a combination of interactive lectures, group discussions, and practical exercises.
Learning Objectives:
- Define moral distress and learn how to recognize the stages of stress.
- Recognize the practice of human services and its impact on moral distress and burnout.
- Develop effective self-care strategies to mitigate burnout.
- Utilizing the NASW Code of Ethics, navigate ethical dilemmas of self-care with
- integrity and resilience.
About the Presenter
As a first-generation Hmong refugee, Sheng has transformed adversity into purpose. Now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CEO of Us 2 Behavioral Health Care, she champions culturally responsive, justice-driven mental health care. Her experience spans public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Since founding Us 2 in 2019, Sheng has created a welcoming space for healing. A former professor and proud mother of two, her work is rooted in empathy, equity, and a deep commitment to community well-being.
Pricing
NASW Student/Retired Member $20
NASW Member $30
Not-Yet-Member $50
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