Lessons Learned for the Modern World of Social Work and Counseling: The Ethics of Dr. Victor Frankenstein

9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
CEUs: $50.00
No CEUs: $25.00
3.0 Ethics CEUs available for:

  • LSW/LISW/SWA (CSWMFT #: RSX069601)

  • LPC/LPCC (CSWMFT #: RCX031303)

  • Nurses ​(via reciprocity with the CSWMFT board)
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Summary:

This workshop will identify and explore ethical dilemmas as represented in the novel Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. The themes, values, ethical dilemmas, and lessons learned by the actions of Dr. Victor Frankenstein will be discussed. The discussions and film clips/case examples will assist in illustrating the ethical dilemmas in Frankenstein with those in the fields of social work and counseling related to ethics, practice, and standards.

Objectives:

  • Identify and discuss the different ethical dilemmas that Dr. Victor Frankenstein (in the novel, Frankenstein) faced and how those issues are similar dilemmas in Counseling and Social work.
  • Understand, identify, and integrate the ethical issues that are presented in the novel Frankenstein and discuss how these issues relate to 11 ethical standards and guidelines of Counseling and Social work.
  • Identify ethical codes, categories, and standards of practice of the American Counseling Association and the National Association of Social Work and discuss what Counselors and Social Workers can learn from the ethical struggles of Dr. Frankenstein. 

About the Speaker:  Linda Davis, Ph.D., LPC, LSW

Dr. Davis worked for Summit County Children's Services for 30 years.  During that time, she worked as in Intake worker, a Night Intake supervisor, a Crisis Intake Hotline Supervisor, Educational Resources Supervisor, Visitation Supervisor, and a Quality Improvement Manager. Dr. Davis, having successfully completed a two-year Ohio Child Welfare training, the Trainer Certificate Program, now spends her time as an independent trainer and consultant.

Her areas of expertise currently include mental health counseling, visitation, attachment theory, child development, research, supervision, foster care, and assessment. Dr. Davis teaches seminars at Cleveland State and has also led classes on the Psychology of Learning, Child Development, Teaching and Learning Strategies, and Research at the University of Akron.  She infuses each of her sessions with knowledge, humor, and lots of tchotchkes.

REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION INFORMATION:

​Class sizes are limited, so register early.  Classes with low registrations may be canceled.  If the class is canceled or moved, participants will be contacted via email at least 24 hours in advance.

Classes start and end on time.  To ensure a quality experience for all, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the class start time and find a seat.  CEU credits will be adjusted 0.25 credit hours for every 15 minutes not in attendance; adjusted certificates will be emailed to participants within 3 business days after the training.  Hard copies of certificates will be mailed upon request.

It is difficult to control room temperature to everyone's comfort level.  We suggest you dress in layers that can be adaptable to warm and cool temperatures.

For auditing purposes, arrival and departure times and signature are required on attendance sheets.