When you work with children and adolescents, every clinical decision you make can feel high-stakes.
With shifting laws regarding parental rights, confidentiality rules that change based on age and circumstances, and next-generation differences in boundaries –
One wrong move can compromise trust, harm a client, and put your license at risk.
That’s why we created this training with Tamara Steckler, MS, LMFT, CBT-C, JD a nationally recognized expert who brings an unparalleled blend of clinical and legal expertise to the table. As both a licensed marriage and family therapist and a seasoned attorney with over 30 years of experience in child welfare and family law, Tamara will equip you with practical tools for navigating the most complex ethical challenges in child and family therapy.
Through real world case studies you will gain actionable skills in:
Strengthen your decision making, protect your clients, and safeguard your practice in high stakes situations.
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All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
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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.
Tamara Steckler, MS, LMFT, CBT-C, JD, rare combination of extensive legal experience in child welfare and family law, coupled with clinical training and direct therapeutic practice, positions her as an exceptional resource for mental health professionals working at the intersection of clinical practice and legal systems. As a licensed marriage and family therapist and a seasoned attorney with 30 years of experience, she represents a unique intersection of legal knowledge and therapeutic practice that few professionals possess. Holding a Juris Doctor for Hofstra University School of Law (Public Justice Outstanding Alumna Award, 2017) and a Master of Arts in marriage and family therapy from Touro University (Summa Cum Laude), Ms. Steckler is a recognized expert in juvenile justice, family law, domestic violence, child welfare, custody matters, and litigation who has successfully represented thousands of vulnerable youth and adults in court proceedings while developing sophisticated legal strategies for complex cases.
Her deep understanding of both therapeutic relationships and legal proceedings, combined with decades of leadership in complex organizational environments, provides unparalleled insight into the ethical, practical, and clinical challenges facing practitioners in these specialized areas. Her distinguished career includes pioneering domestic violence units at two non-profit law firms, co-founding The Legal Aid Society’s LGBT Law and Policy Initiative, and receiving prestigious honors including the New York State Bar Association’s Howard Levine Award for Excellence in Justice/Child Welfare (2012) and recognition as one of New York Journal’s Top 30 Women in Law (2016). Currently in private practice and serving as board member for Thrive Mental Health Services, she continues to bridge legal and clinical expertise through her work with families navigating complex court proceedings while maintaining therapeutic relationships.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Tamara Steckler maintains a private practice and receives compensation as a consultant. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Tamara Steckler is a board member of Thrive Mental health and Substance Abuse Recovery Support Services.
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Foundational Ethical Principles in Child Practice
Consent, Assent, and Confidentiality Complexities
Mandatory Reporting and Child Protection Ethics
Family Systems and Dual Relationship Challenges
Special Populations and Vulnerable Minors
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