This training explores the ethical, practical, and culturally responsive use of the DSM in clinical practice. Therapists will examine how to use diagnostic tools to support, not define, client care—recognizing both the value and limitations of DSM classifications. Participants will gain clarity around common ethical challenges, such as over-pathologizing, cultural bias, insurance implications, and the pressure to diagnose for access to care. Through case studies and discussion, therapists will reflect on the intersection of clinical judgment, cultural humility, and diagnostic accuracy in supporting client well-being.
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This training explores the ethical, practical, and culturally responsive use of the DSM in clinical practice. Therapists will examine how to use diagnostic tools to support, not define, client care—recognizing both the value and limitations of DSM classifications. Participants will gain clarity around common ethical challenges, such as over-pathologizing, cultural bias, insurance implications, and the pressure to diagnose for access to care. Through case studies and discussion, therapists will reflect on the intersection of clinical judgment, cultural humility, and diagnostic accuracy in supporting client well-being.
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