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Digital Seminar

Mandated Reporting Training: The Legal, Ethical and Clinical Roadmap for Professionals Working with Kids and Teens


Speaker:
Karalynn Royster, PsyD
Duration:
3 Hours
Copyright:
Mar 11, 2026
Product Code:
POS150591
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: Live Webinar


Description

This training ensures you’ll know exactly what to do, what to document, and when to act. You will walk away equipped with:

  • Done for you documentation templates
  • Smart note-taking hacks to protect you legally and ethically
  • Real-World sample report forms that make the process faster and less intimidating

 

If you’ve ever felt your stomach drop at the thought of having to make a mandated report, you’re not alone. For many therapists, the idea of “getting it wrong” brings up anxiety, self-doubt, and many fears – fear of damaging the therapeutic relationship, of missing a red flag, or of facing legal or ethical consequences.

This training is specially designed to take away that uncertainty and give you the confidence that you need. Join child-centered ethics expert Dr. Karalynn Royster in this three-hour workshop where you’ll learn to spot the red flags of abuse and neglect, respond to disclosures with sensitivity, and translate ethics into action even in messy real-world cases where confidentiality, custody, and consent overlap.

This training ensures you’ll know exactly what to do, what to document, and when to act. You will walk away equipped with:

  • Clear, trauma-informed responses, so you know exactly what to say in the moment
  • Done-for-you documentation templates that show what belongs to the record – and what doesn’t
  • Smart note-taking hacks to protect you legally and ethically
  • Real-World sample report forms that make the process faster and less intimidating
  • A step-by-step roadmap to cut stress, boost confidence, and guide your decisions

By the end of this training, you’ll feel confident, protected, and ready to report – without losing the trust and compassion at the heart of your work.

Don’t let fear guide your decisions. Join us and walk away with the clarity and tools to protect kids and yourself in practice.

Credit


* Credit Note - Self-Study CE Information Coming Soon

Continuing education credit information is coming soon for this non-interactive self-study package.

CE hours may be available for select professions, as listed in the target audience. Hours will be dependent on the actual recording time. Please check with your state licensing board or organization for specific requirements. 

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**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.



Speaker

Karalynn Royster, PsyD Related seminars and products


Dr. Karalynn Royster is a highly sought-after Colorado-licensed clinical psychologist and PSYPACT-authorized provider, widely recognized for her expertise in child, adolescent, and family mental health. She holds a BS in family social science from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, an MA in forensic psychology, a PsyD in clinical psychology from the University of Denver, and a postgraduate certificate in infant, early childhood, and family mental health from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

As founder of Little House Psychology in Denver and the visionary behind Learn with Little House, Dr. Royster blends clinical rigor with accessible teaching. She is renowned for her clear, engaging style that empowers clinicians to approach even the most complex challenges – such as mandated reporting and high-conflict custody – with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Her mission is to bridge the gap between research and practice, ensuring professionals and families gain tools that make a real-world impact.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Karalynn Royster has employment relationships with Little House Psychology, LLC., Learn with Little House, LLC., and the University of Wisconsin. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Karalynn Royster is a member of the Metro Denver Interdisciplinary Council.

 

 


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


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Objectives

  1. Distinguish between myths versus facts in mandated reporting.
  2. Choose trauma-informed skills, scripts, and objective documentation practices to respond sensitively to disclosures.
  3. Examine ethical complexities and advanced scenarios in cases including confidentiality, custody disputes, cultural considerations.

Target Audience

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • School Social Workers
  • School Counselors
  • Psychologists
  • Case Managers
  • Addiction Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Art Therapists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Nurses
  • Physicians
  • Other Mental Health Professionals

Outline

Mandated Reporting: Definitions, Prevalence, and Common Misconceptions

  • Legal definition of a “mandated reporter”
  • Scope of professionals included (who is mandated to report)
  • Prevalence of child abuse and neglect in the U.S. And Canada
  • Myths vs. facts of mandated reporting
  • The impact of underreporting and overreporting

Indicators of Abuse by Type

  • Physical abuse: unexplained injuries, inconsistent explanations, patterned marks, and fear of going home
  • Sexual abuse: age-inappropriate sexual knowledge/behavior, physical symptoms, secrecy, sudden regression
  • Emotional abuse: constant criticism, humiliation, withdrawal, and extreme behaviors
  • Neglect: poor hygiene, malnutrition, frequent absences, lack of supervision, untreated medical needs
  • Exposure to domestic violence: hypervigilance, anxiety, aggression, reenactment in play, developmental delays
  • Technology-facilitated abuse: sextortion, grooming, online exploitation, sudden secrecy around devices

Respond to Disclosure: Trauma-Informed Skills, Scripts, Do/Don’t

  • Trauma-informed language
  • Do’s and don’ts in mandated reporting
  • Scripts for difficult moments; what to say when the child hesitates, when parents are  involved
  • Balance empathy with duty: protecting therapeutic trust while meeting legal obligations

Documentation Fundamentals

  • Objective vs. subjective: stick to facts, avoid interpretation or assumptions
  • Essential elements in documenting when mandated reporting
  • Common pitfalls in mandated reporting
  • Protect yourself legally and ethically: writing notes as if they may one day be reviewed in court

Law & Policy Deep Dive

  • Who is mandated to report, timelines and immaturity protections
  • Consequences of non-reporting: legal and professional risks
  • Setting-specific considerations; schools, clinics, hospitals, private practice

Ethics in Mandated Reporting

  • Confidentiality vs. duty to report clarifying limits of privacy in therapy
  • Custody and high-conflict cases
  • Cultural considerations in mandated reporting
  • Practical decision-making: strategies for resolving ethical dilemmas in real-world scenarios

Advanced Scenarios in Mandated Reporting

  • Neglect vs. poverty: distinguish lack of resources from willful neglect
  • Exposure to intimate partner violence & substance use in caregivers
  • Children with disabilities: recognize unique vulnerabilities and barriers to disclosure
  • Case management: working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure care

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