Whoever Said a Professional Boundaries CEU Had to be a Snoozefest?

Next Workshop Offered:

June 5th 10am-12pm PST

Let's spice it up with clear, conscious boundary setting in this highly interactive & dynamic 2 hour-CEU workshop, while having a little fun too!

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Knowing if this boundaries workshop is right for you:

  • Is your workplace, workflow, or caseload burning you out?

  • Tired of dealing with toxic supervisors that don't respect you?

  • Want to confidently assess higher-risk clients and know when to refer out?

  • Want to tackle professional boundary setting and ethical dilemmas in a fun, interactive, and dynamic way without falling asleep?

Workshop summary and how you can benefit

Mental health professionals are notorious for going above and beyond to help others, especially clients and patients they serve. As a result, it can be common to have looser boundaries and struggle to say no, know when to say no, determine the right time to do it, and feel comfortable and not guilty for doing so. When done properly, holding healthy boundaries not only helps your clients grow their skills, but also helps preserve your well-being and avoid risk of burnout. In this 2-hour WMHCA accredited workshop fulfilling the WA State DOH Professional Roles and Boundaries requirement, we will go beyond the basics of boundary setting and deep dive into how to specifically tackle boundaries with high-risk clients, professional boundaries with yourself to help you get clear on what your needs are, and boundaries with management/supervisors, depending on your setting.

What you get:

  • We’ll break down common boundaries and pitfalls mental health professionals encounter with clients/patients, colleagues, and themselves

  • We’ll critically think through case examples of dual relationships vs conflict of interest and how to best respond to these complex and nuanced ethical situations.

  • This workshop will offer a balance of educational content and hands on practice of the material.

  • This is highly interactive, so come prepared to share your experience, ask questions, and offer input.

I'm here to keep you engaged the whole time with lots of anecdotes, case examples, and opportunities for you to share and practice boundary setting. Whether you are in the hospital, school setting, private practice, or community/non-profit, this workshop is for you!

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Accredited by WMHCA

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Goals and objectives of this workshop:

  1. Practice setting 3 professional/culturally sensitive boundaries in your setting with high-risk clients and/or with supervisors.

  2. Explore 3 professional boundaries to set with yourself to help preserve and protect your well-being.

  3. Differentiate between dual relationships and conflicts of interest and what boundaries and considerations might be needed.

  4. Increase awareness of the impact of burnout by not setting or maintaining boundaries with yourself and others and increase confidence in saying no.

  5. Learn 2 ways to help mitigate potential guilt when holding firm on your boundaries.

Why Michelle Solomon for Facilitating a Boundaries Workshop

We take trainings and CEUs all the time. I can’t tell you how many I’ve sat through and felt bored, disengaged, and frankly wanting to reach for my phone to check social media or respond to that text that was more interesting. That is why I’ve designed a boundaries CEU workshop that not only meets the WA DOH requirements, but it won’t put you to sleep. I value your input and voice, and there is so much power in what experiences and stories you have with this topic and want there to be space for sharing. I bring in personal examples I’ve experienced with conflict of interest and dual relationships and pose ethical dilemmas so you can critically think how you’d handle these as well. We’ll cover a variety of topics on this material

I’m a licensed independent clinical social worker and approved supervisor, coming with over a decade background in the mental health field. After working for over eight years in inpatient behavioral health settings, I found myself burned out in the height of COVID, and pivoted into solo private practice at the end of 2023. I feel very passionate about helping mental health professionals and caregivers navigate their own boundaries personally and professionally, ensure they are getting their needs met, and gaining confidence in being able to set clear boundaries without burning themselves out.

I also have presented several workshops on boundaries and burnout-related topics through some of the following organizations: NASW, NAMI, AMFM, Reflective Collective, and Judicial Assistance Services Program (JASP).


Outdoor portrait of Michelle Solomon, therapist providing professional consulting for other therapists with high-risk clients

Benefits of Attending This Workshop

Increased Confidence

Feel more secure in your clinical decision-making when working with complex or high-risk clients and knowing when to refer out.

Ethical Clarity

Get support navigating complex dual relationships and conflicts of interest and how you want to address these situations.

Mitigate Burnout

Strengthen your work-life balance and better manage your own burnout through healthy boundary setting.

Ready to Sign Up?

Meet the WA DOH Professional Roles and Boundaries CEU requirement, while engaging in an interactive and fun workshop to gain confidence and clarity with setting boundaries with others.

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Workshop Endorsements

  • Jeremy Arp, National Association of Social Workers-WA Executive Director

    It was our pleasure to host Michelle Solomon, LICSW, as a breakout presenter at our September 2024 NASW-WA conference in Spokane. Her workshop, "Suicide Risk: Are You Prepared in Your Setting?," was incredibly well-received by attendees across the state. Michelle brought depth, clarity, and compassion to a critical topic, offering participants practical tools for assessment, safety planning, advocacy, and prevention. Her presentation was described as organized, engaging, and highly informative, with participants noting how they brought her insights back to their teams for further discussion. She skillfully addressed the diverse needs of practitioners working in both urban and rural settings and provided accessible, inclusive resources that resonated deeply with attendees. We are grateful for Michelle’s contribution and enthusiastically endorse her as a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and impactful presenter.

  • Rives Thornton, LMHC, Executive Director, Gaia Wellness Center

    Michelle gave our mental health counseling group a presentation on Crisis Management that was informative, well-organized, and engaging.  The participants shared with me afterwards that Michelle’s presentation was helpful to them and their clients from the knowledge gained about how to conceptualize clients’ crises, the different facilities that are available to people who are going through crisis, and how to assess the appropriate level of care that a client needs.  As a supervisor, I have witnessed the increased confidence my supervisees have when working with clients who are experiencing a crisis based on the information that Michelle provided in her presentation.  I highly recommend Michelle’s presentations for helping professionals to provide enhanced and effective crisis management for our clients and communities.  Thank you Michelle!

  • Dr. Susanna Kanther, Clinical Health Psychologist, Private Practice and Judicial Assistance Services Program (JASP)

    Collaborating with Michelle for my committee's program on Vicarious Trauma was smooth and enjoyable!  She is a clear communicator, easy to work with, and has an energized, relatable presentation style.

  • Sarah Lynne Poole, LICSW, Reflective Collective Owner

    Michelle gave a wonderful talk to my therapist community last year, and her expertise and passion shown through! Michelle is passionate, kind and knowledgeable!

  • Past workshop attendees said:

    *Incredibly organized, well supported, engaging, and accessible information. Thank you

    *I had limited knowledge on prevention and this was very helpful. I loved the advocacy piece it opened my eyes to ways we can support our community and how I can assess the clients I work with in child welfare.

    *Michelle did a very good job of answering and addressing the needs of those who inquired

    *Michelle was amazing. I so appreciate this workshop :)

FAQs

  • Yes, this training has been approved by WMHCA (Washington Mental Health Counselors Association) for 2 CEs for WA State Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Social Workers and will count towards the professional roles and boundaries requirement.

  • This workshop is meant to be highly engaging and interactive, filled with case studies to pose thought-provoking questions around professional roles and what boundaries to set, beyond the basics. We'll cover a variety of material, including how to set boundaries with high-risk clients.

    If you’re looking for supervision, please visit my clinical supervision service page for how to get started!

  • This particular one will not be recorded due to the content participants will be sharing related to personal examples with boundaries, however, I plan to offer this several times/year, or more depending on demand. The next one will likely be this Fall.

  • No need to prepare! I just ask you come ready to share and participate. Feel free to bring case examples of conflicts of interest and/or dual relationships, personal experiences or challenges with boundary setting as a professional, and/or a boundary you are wanting more support with executing.

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