COUN-6116

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In Basics of California Law Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs

Caldwell, B.E. (2023). Chapter 4 Confidentiality. In Basics of California Law Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs, pp. 91-108. Ben Caldwell Labs.

• Read Chapter 4 Confidentiality.
• This reading covers what professional clinical counselors need to know about confidentiality, mandated reporting and the limits to confidentiality in California.

Caldwell, B.E. (2023). Chapter 5 Documentation. In Basics of California Law Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs, pp. 110-128. Ben Caldwell Labs.

• Read Chapter 5 Documentation.
• This reading covers what professional clinical counselors need to know about documentation in California. 

Caldwell, B.E. (2023). Chapter 6 Families and Children. In Basics of California Law Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs, pp. 129-140. Ben Caldwell Labs. 

• Read Chapter 6 Families and Children

• This reading covers what professional clinical counselors need to know about working legally and ethically with families and children in California. 

Caldwell, B.E. (2023). Chapter 7 Abuse Reporting. In Basics of California Law Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs, pp. 142-154. Ben Caldwell Labs.

• Read Chapter 7 Abuse Reporting in Basics of California Law.
• This reading covers what professional clinical counselors need to know about mandated reporting laws related to abuse and the limits to confidentiality in California.
• Assessing and intervening for suicide.