Advocate Training (free CLE): Working with clients with mental illness, competency issues, substance abuse issues, and high-conflict issues
Location: online
Free and open to attorneys and other advocates - Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Overview:
Assisting clients with mental health issues, substance abuse issues, and/or the potential for high conflict issues poses unique professional challenges. Advocates will learn how to recognize these issues, help clients manage expectations, and explore ethical considerations. Topics include:
- Identifying mental health and addiction issues
- The difference between competency and capacity
- Managing expectations
- Ethical considerations
CLE and CEU credits have been requested.