What counsellors are saying

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From a Counsellor Who Felt Overwhelmed Before “I  signed up for this course because I would  panic a bit every time I thought a session might turn into a duty-to-report situation. I’d second-guess myself and  worry about my client. This course gave me a step-by-step way to think through it and practice the exact language to use.  I'm glad I came across it,  such good timing!"
— Registered Clinical Counsellor

BC

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From a Therapist Who Finally Felt Legally and Ethically Grounded “I’ve done some trainings on reporting, but they were all law-heavy and didn’t address the reality of sitting in the room with a client. Becky and Betti’s course  brought this into real life. It gave me the legal AND ethical clarity  I knew needed but couldn't seem to find anywhere else. Even though this course is based in BC, I also found it useful for my Ontario practice."
— Registered Psychotherapist 

Ontario

Go from Second-Guessing to Steady Confidence

Know exactly when and how to make a report, without panic, hesitation, or fear of ‘getting it wrong

Protect Trust While Protecting Safety

Use clear, client-centered language that preserves the therapeutic alliance even in high-stakes moments

Legally Clear, Ethically Grounded

Understand your reporting obligations in plain language so you can act decisively and stay within your scope

What's Inside: 

✅ The legal definitions that matter, explained in plain English ✅ How to report without rupturing the therapeutic alliance ✅ Documentation that protects you: what to write, how to write it ✅ Scripts and phrases for mandated disclosures ✅ Cultural and community considerations; because safety looks different for everyone ✅ Real-world scenarios, discussions, and prompts to build confidence ✅ 1.5 CE hours; certificate included

About the Creators

👋 Created by Becky Palmer, RCC + Betti White, Family Lawyer Becky brings the nuance of lived clinical experience. Betti brings the legal clarity you’ve been craving. Together, we break down duty to report in a way that protects everyone involved. *although not legal advice or clinical supervision

Course Curriculum

6 Chapters · 27 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introductions

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      Welcome & Framing

    2. Learning Objectives Free preview
  2. 2

    Advanced Ethical Framing & Clinical Scenarios

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      Quick Refresh: Clear-Cut Examples of Duty to Report

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      Overview of Provincial Legislation: What Counsellors Must Know

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      Overview of Provincial Legislation in BC

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      Moral Distress in Practice: When Your Duty Feels Wrong

    5. Interactive Poll: Regret Around Our Duty to Report Free preview
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      Interactive Poll Discussion

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Real-World Cases Involving Duty to Report

  3. 3

    Clinical Complexity & Client Alliance

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      Best Practices for Preserving Rapport

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      Scripts and Phrases for Transparency: Best Practices for Preserving Rapport Before, During, and After a Disclosure

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      Navigating Cultural and Community-based Tensions in Duty to Report

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      Role of Supervision: When to Loop in Peers or Consult Legal

  4. 4

    Legal Lens with Betti White

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      Understanding Family Violence Under BC’s Family Law Act

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      Legal Definitions of “Imminent Harm” and “Reasonable Grounds”

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      How Notes and Documentation Can Help or Hinder Your Case

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      Case Study: Reporting in a Shared Custody Context or High-Conflict Divorce

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      Duty to Warn vs. Tarasoff in Canada

  5. 5

    Integration & Application

    1. Betti and Becky Discussion: Maintaining Ethical Confidence in High-Stakes Moments Free preview
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      Integration Worksheet: Duty to Report: Ethical & Legal Confidence in Practice

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      QUIZ: Duty to Report

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      BONUS: Duty to Report Provincial Comparison

  6. 6

    Key Takeaways & Closing Reflections

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      Final Takeaways with Becky + Betti

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      Further Reading, References & Resources

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      CE Credits: Instructions for certificate, self-reflection question, and CE logging

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      A Very Short Survey

    5. MORE Ethics & Law CE Courses with Becky+Betti Free preview

Ready to feel steady when it counts most?

This is for you if… • You’ve ever hesitated in session, unsure if reporting was the right call • You still carry guilt or second-guess a past decision about disclosure • You’ve scrambled to Google reporting laws late at night • You want to safeguard both your clients and your practice

$125.00

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Disclaimer: This course is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, clinical advice, or formal supervision. Participation in this course does not create a supervisory, clinical, or legal relationship. For matters requiring legal counsel, clinical judgment, or professional supervision, participants are encouraged to consult a qualified lawyer, clinical supervisor, or regulatory body. We are not affiliated with any regulatory college, association, or governing body. The views expressed in this course are solely our own and reflect our personal and professional perspectives. While we aim to align with ethical best practices, participants should always refer to their own professional standards, codes of ethics, and licensing requirements when applying course content to their work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course tax-deductible? Yes! Most therapists can write off continuing education as a business or professional development expense. That means the true cost to you is often much lower. Will I get a certificate for my regulatory college or association? Yes! You’ll receive a Certificate of Completion with clear learning objectives, CE hours, and relevant ethical standards noted, ready to submit to BCACC, CCPA, BCCSW, etc. How is this different from other ethics trainings? We made the course we wished existed; relatable, case-based, and useful. You’ll leave with tools,and insights you can use in your next ethically sticky moment. No ivory tower theory, just grounded support from two practitioners who get it.