Boundaries and Ethics in Health and Community Settings

Develop an understanding of significant ethics and boundaries concepts and explore an ethical dilemma problem-solving framework.

Description

Aim

Working in health and community services can involve complex and challenging personal and professional situations. This workshop delves into the complexities of ethical practice, focusing on recognising ethical dilemmas and responding to them in a safe manner. It will also delve into the multifaceted world of professional boundaries guiding contemporary practice in health and social service community settings in Aotearoa. This workshop delves into the complexities of ethical practice, focusing on recognising ethical dilemmas and responding to them in a safe manner.

Overview and Learning Intentions

  • Understand the importance of professional boundaries and ethics in human service practice

  • Explore health-related ethics and the complexity around them

  • Discuss ethical dilemmas and strategies and protocols that can be applied to reach safe responses

  • Gain a working knowledge of acceptable boundaries in health and social service delivery

  • Explore problematic issues associated with boundary violations 

  • Learn how to contextualise boundaries, regardful of the uniqueness of the relationship

Keeping it Real | Kia Pono te Tika

1. Working alongside tāngata whaiora

4. Working within communities

6. Applying law, policy and standards

7. Maintaining learning and kaimahi wellbeing

Facilitated by Dr Chris Taua 

PhD, RN, BN, MN(Distinction), PGC(MH), CAdTch, FNZCMHN

Dr Chris Taua is a registered nurse specialising in mental health and health education, with over 35 years’ experience across the health, education, disability, justice, and corporate sectors. Her work is grounded in clinical practice, academic scholarship, and a strong commitment to trauma-informed practice, equity, and cultural safety.

Chris has worked across specialist inpatient and community mental health settings. Her PhD examined the mental health inpatient experiences of people with intellectual disability, and she continues to publish on mental health, cultural diversity, and cultural safety. She holds a qualification in Adult Education.

Chris is Director of Pumahara Consultants, contributes to tertiary teaching in mental health and cultural safety, and serves on the Ministry of Health–appointed Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal. She is an Accredited Instructor for Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa, a Fellow of Te Ao Māramatanga – the New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses, a Fulbright Travel Award recipient (2013), and a former Chair of the Mental Health Education and Resource Centre

 

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Five | Catering: Refreshments provided

Terms and Conditions

  • Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.

  • Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged. 

  • No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.

  • MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.

  • Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.

Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.

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