TEACHING, TRAINING, AND CONSULTATION

Deb taught two classes in the Tulane School of Social Work graduate program for a number of years: “Family Violence: Theory and Therapy” and “Clinical Work with Children.” She also trained numerous groups of volunteers in crisis management and short-term counseling techniques in the context of family violence, loss and grief work.

She also taught workshops through the University of Texas School of Social Work’s Office of Professional Development: “Exploring the Grey Areas of Social Work Practice: An Interactive Workshop Applying Ethics Rules to Challenging Clinical Situations” and “Social Work Practice on the Interface: Developing Greater Competence and Comfort in the Legal Arena.” Additionally, she taught through St. Edward’s Office of Professional Education: “Ethics & Litigation: A Survival Guide.”

Deb is also training mental health professionals around the United States through Cross Country Education: "Legal and Ethical Issues in Mental Health Practice: Protecting Yourself and Your Clients."

CLINICAL and LITIGATION CONSULTATION

Deb offers clinical consultation in individual or group settings to mental health professionals regarding difficult cases. She has trained and supervised clinical staff in a myriad of settings, as well as provided clinical supervision toward licensure for LCSW.

Deb also consults with mental health professionals in ethics, risk management, and prevention of client complaints. Mental health professionals who find themselves involved in legal proceedings of any type (e.g., depositions, testifying at trial, or defending professional malpractice lawsuits) may schedule one-time consultations with Deb for guidance.

Deb has lectured frequently in the areas of mental health ethics and risk prevention, and effective collaboration with attorneys to help clients who have ongoing litigation issues.

CEUs and CLEs

Mental Health Practitioners: On the Interface – Law and Clinical Practice
                                                            Consultation for Mental Health Testifying
                                                            Ethics and Risk Prevention

Lawyers:     Effective Use of Mental Health Experts in Litigation
                        Avoiding Attorney Grievances/Ethical Violations
                        Expert Witness Support and Coaching

RECENT
PRESENTATIONS:
                                    Legal & Ethical Issues in Mental Health Practice: Protecting Yourself and Your Clients –                                     6-hour CEUs through Cross Country Education, Inc.
                                    January 29-31, 2008 (Nashville, Knoxville, and Asheville).
                                    December 17-19, 2007 (Cleveland, Erie and Pittsburgh).

                                    Exploring The Grey Areas Of Social Work Practice: An Interactive                                                                             Workshop Applying Ethics Rules to Challenging Clinical Situations
                                    Sponsored by the University of Texas Professional Development Office                                                                 CEU ethics training for mental health professionals –
                                    July 20, 2007 and November 30, 2007 (full day)

                                    Ethics & Litigation: A Survival Guide
                                    Sponsored by St. Edward’s University Professional Education Office
                                    CEU ethics training for mental health professionals –
                                    August 10, 2007 and November 9, 2007 (half day)

Participant Comments From:
Legal & Ethical Issues in Mental Health Practice:
Protecting Yourself and Your Clients
Cross Country Education, Inc .Seminar:

"What a great presentation for ethics! The best I have experienced in 30 years. Bravo! Very clean and concise and inclusive of participant's experiences.
Regie Walburgh, Asheville, NC

"I went for educational credits and surprisingly I learned and gained from the conference. Deborah Henson was outstanding in engaging the group, in her common sense approach. Excellent!"
Joyce Diftler , Knoxville, TN

"This workshop has been the most useful of all the ethics workshops I've attended because the speaker has both mental and legal licensures."
Danita Huges, Nashville, TN

"Instructor Deborah Henson was very enthusiastic and animated! The time passed quickly. Her personal illustrations were particularly helpful."
John McMillian , Asheville, NC

"Best instructor I've have on this subject that I must go to every year!"
Dana Tillery, Knoxville, TN

"Interesting, engaging speaker! Very helpful. Very knowledgeable."
Carolyn Conroy, Asheville, NC

Participant Comments From:
Ethics & Litigation: A Survival Guide
St Edward's University:
Great presenter. Very informative-love that she is an LMSW and JD!
Great perspective."
Anita Williams, Austin, TX

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Contact Deborah Henson:
Email: deb@deborahmhenson.com
Phone: (504) 301-1842