Ethics of Intimacy: Navigating Ethical Boundaries of Sex-Informed Therapy
Presented By: Elizabeth Beebe, LPC-S
May 2, 2025: 9:00am-12:15pm
In-Person at 2220 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360
3 Ethics CE Credits
A Must-Attend Training for Therapists
Sexual issues are an integral part of many therapeutic conversations, but they also present unique challenges when it comes to setting and maintaining professional boundaries. Ethics of Intimacy: Navigating Ethical Boundaries of Sex-Informed Therapy is a must-attend training designed for therapists who want to confidently and ethically address intimacy-related topics with clients. This training will equip you with the tools and strategies to handle sensitive sexual conversations while ensuring your practice remains respectful, professional, and aligned with ethical standards.
As therapists, we are often called upon to navigate complex discussions surrounding sex, intimacy, and relationships. Knowing how to establish clear, healthy boundaries, while creating a safe and supportive environment for these delicate conversations, is essential. This training will empower you to manage these issues with confidence, integrity, and a deep understanding of the ethical responsibilities involved.
Why Attend This Training?
Learn How to Set Healthy Boundaries:
Understand how to establish and communicate clear, ethical boundaries when discussing sexual topics with clients. You’ll walk away with practical, actionable strategies for maintaining a safe space while fostering open dialogue.Know How to Handle Boundary Testing:
Gain insight into how to handle situations when boundaries are tested. You’ll learn how to address any potential discomfort or confusion with clients and remain grounded in ethical principles, ensuring your practice stays within professional limits.Navigate Ethical Dilemmas:
In some cases, boundaries can be crossed. This training will provide you with clear ethical steps to take if lines are crossed, offering guidance on how to respond to these situations in a manner that protects both you and your clients.
What You Will Learn
Intro to Ethical Boundaries in Therapy:
Key Ethical Principles:
Types of Boundaries in Therapy:
Practical Strategies for Discussing Intimacy and Sexuality in Therapy:
Join us in-person at our training facility at 2220 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA
Interactive lecture, including case discussions, role-play scenarios, and Q&A to ensure you gain practical, actionable insights.
*Please note the training is located on the second floor of our Pineville office; please email us at info@beinspiredcc.com if you require any accommodations.
Cost of Training
Early Registration (Until 4/22/25): $75
Standard Registration: $85
Take advantage of our early bird pricing and register now to secure your spot at a discounted rate!
What Can You Expect?
In this training, you can expect a focused, practical approach to handling intimate topics in therapy with confidence and integrity. Unlike typical boundary-setting training, this session will dive deep into the unique ethical challenges of discussing sexual issues with clients, offering real-world scenarios and strategies for maintaining professionalism while fostering a safe space for these sensitive conversations. You’ll gain not only the foundational knowledge of ethical boundaries but also the tools to address situations when boundaries are tested or crossed, ensuring you are equipped to manage these conversations with clarity and respect. Additionally, you’ll engage in thought-provoking discussions that address the complexities of intimacy-related topics and leave with actionable steps to elevate your practice and safeguard both your clients and yourself.
About the Trainer
Elizabeth Beebe, LPC-S, is a seasoned individual and couples therapist with over 16 years of experience in the mental health field. With a Master’s of Science in Counseling Psychology from Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Elizabeth primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) but also integrates various therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of her clients. Her goal is to build strong therapeutic relationships where clients feel accepted, supported, and safe to explore even the most challenging thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Elizabeth has specialized training in trauma therapy for children and adolescents, and she has experience working in inpatient, outpatient, and home/community settings. She is also trained in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), a groundbreaking method to address trauma and chronic pain, which she applies in her therapy practice.
With a deep understanding of the courage it takes for individuals to seek help, Elizabeth is committed to offering individualized care that empowers clients to achieve their goals. As an expert in navigating intimacy-related challenges in therapy, Elizabeth is passionate about maintaining ethical boundaries while helping individuals and couples address sensitive topics with respect, empathy, and professionalism.
Space is Limited – Register Today!
Take the next step in your professional development by registering for this essential training on ethical boundaries in sex-informed therapy. Learn how to confidently approach intimacy-related topics with clients while maintaining a strong ethical framework. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the tools and knowledge you need to elevate your practice and ensure your therapy sessions remain professional, respectful, and aligned with ethical standards.
Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.7517. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Be Inspired Counseling & Consulting is an approved agency for continuing education with the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners.