Ethics and Boundaries in Complex Trauma & Dissociation

1. Who is this Ethics and Boundaries in Complex Trauma & Dissociation training for?

This pre-recorded online training is designed for psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, social workers, mental health nurses, and other trauma-informed practitioners who work with clients experiencing complex trauma and dissociation. It is particularly relevant for clinicians wanting to strengthen ethical decision-making and therapeutic boundaries in trauma therapy.

2. Is this course suitable for therapists working with complex PTSD and dissociative disorders?

Yes. This training specifically explores ethical considerations and boundary challenges in complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and dissociative disorders, including working with high-risk presentations, attachment trauma, and long-term therapeutic relationships.

3. Is this a live workshop or pre-recorded training?

This is a pre-recorded online trauma training, allowing you to learn at your own pace. You can access the material at a time that suits your schedule, making it ideal for busy mental health professionals seeking flexible CPD options.

4. Does this course count toward CPD requirements?

Yes. This training can be used as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for eligible mental health professionals in Australia and internationally. Participants receive documentation to support their CPD records (check with your registration body for specific requirements).

5. What ethical issues are covered in the course?

The training addresses key topics including:

• Ethical dilemmas in trauma therapy

• Managing therapeutic boundaries with complex trauma clients

• Countertransference and attachment dynamics

• Working safely with dissociation

• Preventing burnout and vicarious trauma

• Risk management and professional responsibility

These topics are grounded in trauma-informed and evidence-based practice principles.

6. Why are boundaries especially important in complex trauma therapy?

Clients with complex trauma often have histories of relational harm, attachment trauma, and boundary violations. Clear, consistent, and ethically sound boundaries support safety, stability, and therapeutic trust, which are essential for effective trauma treatment.

7. Can I access the training internationally?

Yes. As an online pre-recorded trauma course, it is accessible to practitioners both within Australia and internationally, provided you have internet access.

8. How is this training different from general ethics courses?

Unlike general ethics CPD courses, this training focuses specifically on ethics and boundaries in complex trauma and dissociation treatment, addressing the nuanced clinical challenges that arise in long-term trauma therapy.