“Best ethics training I have been to. I think this method increases retaining the information.
Kept my attention.”
Debbie Cohen, SPC
“Fun and ethics presentations don't typically happen together but they did with this presentation.” Rachel Peterson, Primary Care Social Worker
“I loved jeopardy! It was very educational and much more rememberable.”
Kirsten Flemming, BSW
“This was fun! I learned more than I would have listening to a 3-hour lecture. I had ample opportunities to ask questions and learn from other clinicians. Thank you!.”
Lakeshia Hershen, LCSW
"Clift Rocks!!"
“Awesome!"
Joe Kochelek, Therapist
"The rating scale does not go high enough. Clift was superb as a presenter and so knowlegeable through his experience and research. I'd be open to any presentation he does."
Attendee, 2011 Psychotherapy Networker Conference
"What a fun way to explain a confusing & complicated topic. I've been a therapist for over 25 years and I gained new knowledge and understanding of ethical dilemmas."
Donita Denton, Social Worker
“Very fun, interesting, & informative presentation on a topic that can be boring!”
CC, Social Worker
"Keep doing this -- It's Great!”
Heidi Bailey, Social Worker
"Dr. Mitchell makes ethics fun and knowledgeable at the same time. Would do it again!"
"Excellent content and examples. The format was a blast and really helpful. Clifton was poignant, instructive, and engaging.
Attendee, 2011 Psychotherapy Networker Conference
“This workshop kept our interest, was functionally appropriate and provided excellent opportunities for discussions. Great Job!!" James R. Hawkins, Social Worker
“Totally enjoyed the way the information was presented today. It kept everyone's interest."
Ginger Hood
“Love the game show theme"
Samantha Walker
“This format was great! It was fun and kept attention focused on material”
Barbe' Bartlett, B.S.
“Excellent format and presentation.”
Joshua Ledford
“Much more entertaining format than the typical lecture format of trainings, which leads to more absorption of information.”
Colleen Weems, Counselor
“Clift did an excellent job. His energy and knowledge bring ethics to a practical level.”
Bill Stanley, Psychological Assistant
"Very enjoyable -- took heretofore dull topic and made it interesting and engaging for the audience." Doris Lawson
“Interesting way to present typically dry material! Much better than a dull lecture.”
Amy Willett
Say good-bye to dull legal and ethical trainings! I am very excited to introduce my latest legal and ethical training using a game show format. This style of presentation grew out of a recognition that most mental health professionals do not need another lecture on typical legal and ethical topics. What has been needed is a fun, stimulating way to review and learn from what they already know. Participants are broken into teams and each team has an electronic remote that sends the team's answer to legal and ethical questions presented. Answers from teams are graphed, posted, and discussed. A computer keeps score and sponsors can provide prizes to the winning team. In one format questions are presented on a Jeopardy-style screen where categories are chosen and questions get harder as point values increase. For large audiences, a gallery is created in the back of the room and play along as desired. The questions posed have been years in development and often focus on lesser-known aspects of legal and ethical quandaries.
Evaluations for this training have been exceptionally positive. Audience members have had a wonderful time discussing and working through perplexing questions. I have never seen a training format that stimulated so much discussion and where time flew by so fast. All legal and ethical questions are designed for all mental health settings and guilds including counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family, psychiatry, drug and alcohol, case management, etc. This program is available in a 3 or 6-hour format. For large audiences morning and afternoon sessions could be advertised and attendees could choose the most convenient session to attend.
Opening
Introduction, Instructions, and Rules of Play
Round 1: General Questions --Topics Include:
Aspirational /Virtue ethics
Dual Relationships
Elder Abuse
Insurance Fraud
Treatment Mandates
Suicide obligations
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Round 2: Jeopardy-Style Play -- Topics Include:
Informed Consent
Confidentiality
50¢ Legal Terms
Dual Relationships
Pot Luck
Round 3: Jeopardy-Style Play -- Topics Include:
Child Abuse
HIPPA
Duty to Warn
Malpractice
Famous Cases
Summary and Concluding Discussion
