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Ethical And Clinical Challenges for Psychologists in the Current Political Context

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Includes a Live Web Event on 01/23/2026 at 12:00 PM (EST)

Recorded On: 01/23/2026

Description

The current political and cultural context is highly polarized and fraught with tension and mistrust. In this context psychologists commonly find it challenging to navigate the political and ideological differences that arise in their daily work. Drs. Wise and Cuper will provide an overview of relevant ethical and clinical principles, including the importance of incorporating effective therapist self-care strategies. A multi-faceted model of ethical decision making will be presented that incorporates emotional, interpersonal and contextual factors. This framework will be used to inform an interactive consideration of complex clinical vignettes. Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences and strategies. This course is 3 hours long, plus a 15-minute break for the live session.

Continuing Education Information

3 CE Credits, Instructional Level: Intermediate

3 Contact Hours (New York Board of Psychology)

Disclosures: No conflicts of interest to disclose. Generative AI was not used in the development or content of this presentation.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the ethical and clinical principles relevant to working with clients with differing political or ideological worldviews.
2. Identify common ways that political and ideological differences and disconnects may arise in the context of clinical treatment.
3. Describe and apply a multi-faceted model of ethical decision making to complex clinical vignettes. 

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CE Disclaimers

The National Register of Health Service Psychologists is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The National Register maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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Erica H. Wise, PhD

Erica H. Wise, PhD, spent her career in practice and academic settings at UNC Chapel Hill. While there she taught core clinical courses, directed a multi-site psychology training clinic, supervised and mentored graduate students, and chaired a campus-wide mental health task force that created an evidence-based blueprint for improving psychological wellness on campus. She is a former member of the National Register Board of Directors, and she has served in diverse leadership roles at APA including the Ethics Committee, Council, the Board of Educational Affairs (BEA), and the Advocacy Coordinating Committee (ACC). She was a recipient of an APA Ethics Committee Award for Outstanding Contributions to Ethics Education, and she was awarded an APA presidential citation for her work in social justice advocacy and for promoting high quality education, training, and self-care for psychologists. She has been president of her state psychological association (NCPA) and the Association of Psychology Training Clinics (APTC), and chair of the North Carolina Psychology Board. She is currently a responder, supervisor, and instructor with the American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Team. 

Prudence Cuper, PhD

Prudence Cuper, PhD, works as a psychologist in private practice in Durham, NC. Dr. Cuper completed her graduate training at Duke University and her internship and postdoctoral training at Duke University Medical Center. In 2012, she co-founded the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center of the Triangle, where she provides services to adolescent and adult clients. A member of the North Carolina Psychological Association’s Professional Affairs and Ethics Committee since 2012, Dr. Cuper has co-authored articles and provided trainings on ethics in the practice of psychology. 

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