Self-Disclosure, Dual Relationships, & Boundaries in Therapy – What every New Zealand Practitioner should know!

This 180-minute webinar will dive into the complexities of self-disclosure, dual relationships, and boundary violations in therapy—three critical topics that directly impact the quality and ethics of therapeutic practice. We’ll explore how self-disclosure can enhance trust and rapport but may also lead to ethical dilemmas and boundary concerns. Participants will learn how to balance therapist intent and client needs to maintain a healthy therapeutic relationship.

The session will also address the challenges of dual relationships, which can blur professional lines and create conflicts of interest. We'll provide strategies for navigating these situations while maintaining objectivity and safeguarding the therapeutic alliance. Additionally, we’ll examine boundary violations—what they are, how they occur, and their potential to harm both clients and practitioners. By identifying risk factors and warning signs, participants will be equipped with tools to prevent boundary breaches and ensure ethical practices.

Whether you are a new, mid-career, or seasoned practitioner, this webinar offers practical guidance on recognizing, preventing, and managing these sensitive issues, helping you foster a professional and ethical therapeutic environment.

Learning Outcomes:
• Identify therapist-client boundary issues, risk factors, and warning signs.
• Develop practical skills for Boundary Maintenance
• Understand the complexities and ethical considerations involved in dual relationships in therapy.
• Recognize situations, client issues, and therapist considerations that potentially contain a boundary transgression risk.
• Identify the gradual steps that can lead to a boundary violation.
• Discover risk-mitigating and management steps on these three key topics.
• Identify self-disclosure best-practice in therapy.

Includes Complimentary Materials: Ethical Decision-Making Chart & Principles of Good Boundaries Chart and CPD Certificate (3 hours).

$115 for Live Webinar and 30 day access to recording.
For participation in the Live Webinar, please ensure your device and internet connection are suitable for Zoom webinars. Access to the recording will be for 30 days.

Every contribution from this event directly supports Life A Plenty Charitable Trust's mission: offering free therapeutic retreats exclusively for women seeking respite and effective tools for greater wellbeing.

About Dr Kris Rao: Kris is an experienced psychotherapist and psychoanalyst specializing in long-term therapy for complex trauma disorders. He serves as a clinical supervisor for the Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP) training program. With a Master of Science in Medicine (Psychotherapy) and a Doctorate in Psychoanalysis, Kris also teaches ethics and psychodynamic psychotherapy as adjunct faculty at various universities and higher education institutions across Australia and New Zealand. As the principal of eiseEducation, Kris leads the delivery of high-quality webinars, short courses, and professional development training to professionals in the mental health, social services, and community services sectors throughout Australia and New Zealand. Find out more at eiseeducation.com