Module 2: Nervous System Awareness in Ethical Practice
Module 2 Overview
Estimated Time: 40 Minutes
Ethical decision-making is not just intellectual - it is influenced by your physical and emotional state.
In this module, you will explore how your nervous system impacts:
Boundaries
Communication
Decision-making
Client interactions
Understanding your internal state can help prevent ethical missteps before they occur.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
Identify basic nervous system states in yourself
Explain how stress affects ethical decision-making
Recognize common therapist stress responses (freeze, fawn, overgiving)
Apply simple awareness techniques to maintain professional boundaries
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