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Episode 73

Counseling Ethically Across Belief Systems

1. Content Description

This continuing education program explores the ethical integration of faith in clinical practice, with a specific focus on how Christian counselors can ethically serve both Christian and non-Christian clients. The training examines common areas of confusion, including professional identity, informed consent, value conflicts, and maintaining ethical boundaries while holding a faith-based worldview.

Through clinical discussion and real-world examples, participants will learn how to navigate the intersection of personal beliefs and professional responsibilities without imposing values or causing harm. The program emphasizes ethical decision-making, client autonomy, cultural humility, and the importance of clarity in communication regarding faith integration.

Practical strategies are provided for implementing ethical informed consent, assessing client-therapist fit, responding to value differences in session, and repairing potential ruptures. This course is designed to strengthen clinicians’ ability to practice ethically while remaining authentic to their professional and personal identity.

2. Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify key ethical considerations involved in integrating faith into clinical practice with diverse client populations.
  2. Describe the role of informed consent in ethically communicating a counselor’s faith-based worldview.
  3. Explain how to maintain client autonomy while holding personal values within the therapeutic relationship.
  4. Demonstrate strategies for assessing client-therapist fit, including addressing differences in belief systems.
  5. Apply ethical decision-making principles when navigating value conflicts in session.
  6. Utilize appropriate clinical responses to repair therapeutic ruptures related to misunderstandings or value differences.

 

3. Number of NBCC Hours

1.0 NBCC Continuing Education Hour

(Note: Includes podcast instruction plus supplemental reading material, if applicable, to meet time requirements.)

 

4. Registration Requirements & Cost

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Cost Options:

  • Included with CE Membership

 

5. NBCC Approval: Christ in Private Practice, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 8038. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Christ in Private Practice, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Target Audience:
Mental health professionals including:
LPCs, LCSWs, LMFTs, psychologists, and other behavioral health providers.

This course is approved for NBCC continuing education credit. Many licensing boards accept NBCC-approved CE; however, participants are responsible for confirming acceptance with their individual state licensing boards.

Instructional Level

Beginner

Delivery Method

On-demand podcast training with supplemental materials

View our Refund, Grievance, and ADA Policies here.

1. Refund & Cancellation Policy

At Christ in Private Practice, Inc., we strive to provide high quality continuing education. If you are unable to attend a live virtual event or are unsatisfied with a recorded home-study course, our policy is as follows:

  • Live Virtual Events: Full refunds are available if requested at least 7 days prior to the event start date. Cancellations made within 7 days of the event may be eligible for a credit toward a future course.

  • On-Demand/Home-Study: Due to the digital nature of these courses, refunds are generally not provided once the course material has been accessed or the certificate has been issued.

  • Provider Cancellation: In the rare event that Christ in Private Practice, Inc. must cancel a live program, all registrants will be notified immediately and offered a full refund or a transfer to a rescheduled date.

2. Grievance Policy

Christ in Private Practice, Inc. is committed to conducting all activities in accordance with the NBCC Continuing Education Provider Policy. While we aim to provide a seamless experience, we understand that grievances may arise.

  1. Submission: Participants may submit a complaint in writing to hello@christinprivatepractice.com within 30 days of the course completion.

  2. Review: Camille McDaniel, LPC, will personally review the grievance within 10 business days of receipt.

  3. Resolution: We will attempt to resolve the issue through direct communication with the participant. This may include providing a refund, offering a complimentary course, or adjusting administrative records.

  4. Escalation: If a resolution cannot be reached, the participant has the right to contact the NBCC directly.

3. ADA Compliance & Accommodations

Christ in Private Practice, Inc. is dedicated to providing an inclusive learning environment. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we invite participants with special needs to contact us at hello@christinprivatepractice.com at least two weeks prior to a live event. We will make every reasonable effort to provide accommodations, such as closed captioning for videos or digital formats of printed materials, to ensure all clinicians can fully participate in our CE programs.

4. Non-Discrimination Policy

Christ in Private Practice, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, gender, or sexual orientation in any of its education activities or employment practices. While courses may discuss clinical work through a faith-based lens, participants are not required to adhere to any specific religious beliefs to receive NBCC credit.

Presenter / Bio & Qualifications

Tracy Nalory Fultz, LCSW

Tracy Nalory Fultz, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker, grief specialist, and nationally recognized advocate with over 30 years of combined experience in child welfare and mental health services. She is the founder and owner of Heart Felt Needs Counseling and Caring Center Inc., where she provides counseling services to individuals, couples, and families, with a specialized focus on grief, emotional wellness, and relational healing.

Prior to establishing her private practice, Tracy served for 22 years in Child Protective Services, advocating for vulnerable children and families and supporting them through complex life challenges. Her dedication to the field was recognized when she was named National Association of Social Workers Social Worker of the Year in 2021.

Tracy’s clinical work emphasizes helping clients identify and break unhealthy relational patterns, process grief and loss, and develop sustainable emotional regulation strategies. She has a particular focus on supporting women navigating loneliness, rejection, and identity concerns, helping them build resilience and move toward greater emotional and relational health.

In addition to her clinical practice, Tracy is a speaker, educator, and trainer who presents on topics including grief processing, emotional regulation, mental wellness, and the ethical integration of spirituality in clinical care. Her approach integrates evidence-informed practices with a holistic perspective that considers emotional, relational, and spiritual dimensions of healing.

Tracy is committed to creating safe, supportive environments where individuals can engage in meaningful personal growth. She is currently expanding her work through training and development in faith-informed entrepreneurship and leadership, further equipping professionals to integrate purpose and practice in their work.

Presenter / Bio & Qualifications

Camille McDaniel, LPC

Camille McDaniel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the founder of Healing Psychotherapy Practices of Georgia, LLC and Christ in Private Practice, Inc., where she equips mental health professionals through consulting, continuing education, and clinical training.

Camille has served as an adjunct professor in both undergraduate psychology and graduate-level counseling programs, with over seven years of experience in higher education. She has presented in university settings, mental health forums, and professional summits, and is an author of works focused on mental health and clinical practice.

Her work focuses on strengthening clinical discernment at the intersection of biological, psychological, and ethical practice. She specializes in the ethical integration of faith in counseling, helping clinicians apply their worldview in a manner that is both clinically responsible and aligned with professional standards.