Practice for Paraprofessionals for Managing Common Boundary Situations

Course Code: REL-BHC-0-AMRCBSP

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Identify common boundary situations that paraprofessionals are confronted with.
Discuss strategies for avoiding or minimizing risks when confronted with common boundary situations.
Determine how to navigate common boundary-crossing situations based on given scenarios.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Client’s Right to Autonomy

Empathetic Emily

Review

Summary

Section 3: Social Relationship Boundaries

Friendly Francisco

Review

Summary

Section 4: Acting Within Professional Scope

Diagnosing Dan

Review

Summary

Section 5: Social Media Boundaries

Suspicious Sam

Review

Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

References

Instructor: Bryn Davis, LPC, MAC

Bryn Davis received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Virginia and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lynchburg College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. She also holds a national certification as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) through NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. Additionally, she is certified as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider. Prior to joining Relias in 2020, she served as Clinical Director of a community mental health agency, developed an intensive treatment program for individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders, and provided outpatient counseling focused on trauma-informed care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.