Webster’s Dictionary defines “essential” as the “fundamental, basic nature of something.” That pretty much says where we’re going with this brand new Ethics workshop: a thorough exploration of the essence of ethics. We’ll be taking a complicated topic and delving into its essential parts. These “Essential 7” will make ethics a little easier to understand and use in ways that help both clients and therapists.

• Explore each of the 7 ethical principles used to guide ethical decision making and learn several ways to use that “essential” principle in applying ethics to everyday issues that arise for mental health professionals.

Karen McCleskey, Ed.D., a Licensed Counselor in private practice in Decatur, GA (a suburb of Atlanta), works with individuals and couples. Licensed since 1983, she has extensive experience and training as a therapist, and is known for her caring, compassionate, and practical style of working with clients. Karen received her doctorate in Counseling from Texas A&M-Commerce and her masters in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has a rich and varied range of experiences in the field of counseling, working as a clinician at various mental health centers, as a counselor at university counseling centers, as a director of a university counseling center, and as a professor in counselor education departments at universities in Texas. She demonstrates her continuing commitment to teaching as an adjunct professor in Atlanta.
     In addition to her private practice, Karen also provides continuing education workshops for therapists, and workshops and seminars for the general public. Karen's engaging presentation style, sense of humor, and ability to share information in a practical and down to earth manner make her a popular and sought after presenter.

Cost: 
September 19, 2008, 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., lunch not included Registration:  $100 if postmarked or paid by September 12; $115 late registration.  Space is limited.

REFUND POLICY: Requests must be in writing. Refunds will be given on requests postmarked or faxed no later than 5 business days prior to the seminar. No refunds will be issued for “late arrivals” and “no shows.” Address: Ridgeview Institute, Marketing Department, Metro Atlanta, Georgia, FAX: (770) 431-7025. Requests may also be e-mailed to dgay@ridgeviewinstitute.com.