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Ethics & Boundaries in Youth Work: Between the Classroom and the Therapy Room

Presented by Lisa Anderson, LPC, CSW

*Up to 4 CE credits will be issued to those attending this virtual opportunity.
Details: July 29, 2026 (10:00am - 2:30pm) via Zoom (Includes a 30-minute lunch break)

This event is offered in collaboration with the Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health. See fee information below.

Description: This training looks at common ethical and boundary challenges that come up when working with children and adolescents in settings like schools, outpatient therapy, and community programs. Providers often have to balance the needs and expectations of youth, families, educators, and other professionals—all at the same time. 

We’ll focus on how ethical guidelines and Wisconsin standards (including MPSW 20) apply in real situations, with particular attention to confidentiality, informed consent, parent involvement, dual relationships, and communication across systems. 

Using case examples, discussion, and Q&A, we will walk through questions like these: 

• What information can be shared about a youth client—and with whom  
• How to balance parent rights with a young person’s privacy and trust  
• Managing boundaries in settings where roles often overlap  
• Responding to requests from schools, caregivers, or others that push beyond your role  
• Supporting youth while also considering safety and legal responsibilities  

The goal is to keep this practical, so participants leave with clearer ways to think through and respond to real-world situations. 

Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to...

• Apply Wisconsin ethical standards (including MPSW 20) to common situations involving youth  
• Recognize when sharing information is appropriate—and when it isn’t  
• Identify and navigate boundary challenges and dual relationships in overlapping settings 
• Use a clear process to make ethical decisions in complex situations  
• Maintain strong therapeutic boundaries while working with youth, families, and other systems  

Presenter Information:  Lisa Anderson, LCPC (IL), LPC (WI), CSW is a licensed therapist, clinical supervisor, consultant, and trainer with more than 20 years of experience across public, nonprofit, medical, and private practice settings. She is the owner of A Healing Place, Complete Counseling Care, with locations in Neenah and Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Evanston, Illinois. 

Lisa provides trauma-informed therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, and has extensive experience working across systems including schools, child welfare, crisis services, and community mental health. In addition to her clinical work, she provides consultation and training to agencies on ethics, boundaries, trauma-informed care, and team development.

She has presented to a wide range of professionals including therapists, educators, foster care providers, and healthcare teams on topics such as ethics and boundaries, trauma-informed practice, crisis response, secondary trauma, and building resilience. Lisa previously served as an adjunct instructor with the Advocate/Aurora Family Therapy Training Institute.

Lisa is also the author of Loosen the Grip: Strategies for Raising Independent and Confident Critical Thinkers, which focuses on helping parents build stronger relationships with themselves and their children. Known for her engaging and practical teaching style, Lisa integrates real-world clinical experience, storytelling, and interactive discussion to help providers navigate complex situations with clarity and confidence.

Note: This event is offered at a discounted rate, thanks to our collaboration with the Coalition for Expanding School-Based Mental Health in Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health.

• Fee for non-WAFCA members (includes CE): $25
• If the cost of this event is a barrier to your participation, you can contact us at [email protected] 

A Note on WAFCA Webinars: Webinars are live virtual learning opportunities designed to be accessed by individuals. Group participation is not encouraged; post-webinar group discussions are a recommended alternative.

In order to offer CE credits for these virtual learning opportunities via NBCC, WAFCA verifies attendance using Zoom. Each registrant receives a unique link that confirms their attendance and email address for CE certificates. Link sharing is not permitted, and CE credits are not available for unregistered participants.

About our Offerings: WAFCA has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6778. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WAFCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Visit the WAFCA-CE registration page for more information on fees and policies.