ETHICS: Can Social Workers Coach?
Perhaps you're a Social Worker who is concerned about Social Work Ethics and Coaching.
Perhaps you are interested in coaching but want to do it ethically?
Perhaps you are ready to expand your skills and keep up with current trends to meet client needs?
A foundation of being a good social worker is being committed to values and ethics.
A foundation of being a good social worker is being committed to values and ethics.
This course will teach you how to explore the ethical complexities of Social Work and Coaching and investigate the commonalities and differences between the two professions. You will also learn how to examine your own mindset as a Social Worker aga, cultivate a coaching mindset by teaching you exactly what coaching is, how it is different from therapy, and how to bridge coaching and social work.
Ethics can be confusing. It can be embarrassing to ask some of these difficult questions!
Every day someone comes to you for advice, support, or resources.
But when it’s your turn to be vulnerable, there’s no one around to offer a shoulder to lean on.
Am I doing the wrong things? How can I really tell?
Answer: Let's start with Ethics.
My name is Dr. Liz Lasky.
Ph.D., LCSW, Certified Coach & General Badass at Life 😎
My job is simple: I teach about Social Work Ethics and Coaching
INTRODUCING...
Ethics: Can Social Workers Coach?
A 6-Module Course for Social Workers
MODULE 1
MODULE ONE - What are ethics?
This is where it all begins!
- What is ethics?
- What is the NASW Code of Ethics?
- WHY do we need ethics?
- What is the difference between ethics, morals, values, and principles?
- What does it mean to have competent practice?
MODULE 2
MODULE TWO - Definitions of Social Work and Coaching
- What is the definition of social work?
- What is the definition of coaching?
- What is the definition of ethical congruence?
- Is Social work congruent with any other professions? If so, how do we know?
MODULE 3
MODULE THREE - Establishing Ethical Congruence Between Social Work and Coaching
- How can you establish ethical congruence between two professions?
- How can we establish ethical congruence between social work and coaching?
- How can coaching and social work coexist?
- How can social workers use coaching ethically?
MODULE 4
MODULE FOUR - Commonalities between Social Work and Coaching
- Social Work Values and Coaching
- Social Work Practice and Coaching
- Social Work Theory and Coaching
MODULE 5
MODULE FIVE - Considerations for Ethical Next Steps
- The most important thing for social workers to learn in order to coach ethically
- Considerations for teaching ethical coaching to social workers
- Considerations for incorporating coaching into your practice
- Considerations for establishing a separate coaching practice
MODULE 6
MODULE SIX - Developing an Ethical Response for Social Workers Who Coach
- Developing Ethical guidelines for Social Workers who coach
- Developing Ethically driven paperwork for social workers who coach
- Developing a personal response to coaching as a social worker
"One thing I truly loved about this class was Liz’s energizing approach to teaching, coaching and building my confidence in utilizing these new skills."
I think this class is important for helping professionals because it makes you rethink your own goals, your approach and what is not only best for you but best for your clients. Every hospital and agency should train their staff in coaching because collaboration with patients (and coworkers) is best practice. Coaching helps you re-envision your approach to build collaboration and providing the correct language to do so.
My favorite thing about learning from Dr. Liz is... Learning by using real life examples, practicing, her feedback!! It's very hard in our industry to have feedback on how you are doing, constructive feedback, etc. What is Dr. Liz amazing at everything!! Really! She models the skills constantly, so not only are we learning them, practicing, she models them back. Hearing her do this makes it feel more natural and you can feel the effectiveness of it as well.
Dr. Liz does a great job of making everyone feel comfortable, but also pushing you out of your comfort zone. She is engaging, efficient, energizing besides being extremely knowledgeable. You can tell she loves what she is doing and hopes you will love it too!
~ Cindy Kosnick, Clinical Social Worker, CTPHP student
"Liz's enthusiasm for this topic is contagious!"
I appreciate her expertise in both psychotherapy and coaching as this made the training extremely relevant for my work in behavioral health.
My favorite thing about learning from Dr. Liz is her passion for supporting helping professionals. (It) is admirable and timely, given the high burn out from the pandemic.
Dr. Liz is amazing at creating change within the course participants, which will trickle down to clients and patients.
~ Lori Yoder, Manager, Clinical Care Social Work, Department of Psychiatry, Outpatient Services, Northwestern Medical Group
