2026 Law & Ethics Workshop at
Wilson Creek Winery
6 CEU's
Friday, October 16, 2026, 8:30-4:00 PM
Presented by Kristin W. Roscoe, Esq., CAMFT Staff Attorney
"Finding Clarity in the Grey: Navigating the Laws & Ethics of Dual Relationships"
Workshop registration includes a lite breakfast,
gourmet lunch, dessert, and a raffle!
Southwest Riverside County Chapter of CAMFT invites you to join us for the most amazing mandated Law and Ethics Workshop in person in Southern California where you can learn, eat, and enjoy yourself with us in Temecula’s beautiful wine county!
Presenter: Kristin Roscoe, Esq. is a CAMFT Staff Attorney who takes CAMFT members phone calls regarding law and ethics issues and contributes articles on those subjects to the Therapist. Before joining CAMFT’s legal team, Kristin represented healthcare professionals in medical malpractice litigation at La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames. Since entering the legal profession, Kristin has worked in various capacities, presenting to and advocating on behalf of her clients both in and outside of the courtroom. Kristin received her B.A. from The College of Wooster in 2006 and graduated from The American University Washington College of Law with her J.D. in 2012.
Course Description:
In this six-hour in-person presentation, CAMFT Staff Attorney Kristin Roscoe will guide attendees through the nuances of navigating dual relationships with current and former patients. The presentation will begin with a brief update on recent legal changes impacting MFTs. We will then focus on an in-depth examination of dual relationships with patients. Not all dual relationships are unethical. The unethical ones are generally easy to identify, but the rest require exploring the nuances of the grey. From navigating the realities of encountering patients in your "real" life, attending patients' weddings and graduations, writing letters, offering coaching services to a patient, and court involvement, we will spend the day examining and analyzing vignettes to better equip attendees to apply CAMFT's Code of Ethics and California law to these complex issues.
Educational Goals:
Enhance participants' knowledge and application of California legal requirements, CAMFT’s ethical standards, and professional decision-making principles related to dual relationships and boundary management in marriage and family therapy practice.
Measurable Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
• Identify the legal and ethical standards governing dual relationships with current and former patients under California law and the CAMFT Code of Ethics.
• Distinguish among prohibited, potentially problematic, and ethically permissible dual relationships through analysis of common clinical scenarios involving social, professional, and community interactions with current and former patients.
• Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to evaluate risks, benefits, power differentials, and potential harm when considering boundary crossings and dual relationships.
• Assess the legal and ethical implications of specific scenarios, such as attending patient life events, preparing letters and documentation, providing non-clinical services, participating in court-related matters, and interacting with patients within shared communities.
• Formulate strategies for managing, documenting, and communicating boundary-related decisions to reduce liability exposure and support clinical practice.
Registration Deadline: TBD
Payment: Payment by credit card only. No checks will be accepted.
Cancellation Policy: Due to the logistics of this SWRC-CAMFT Event, any request for cancellation must be received no less than ten (10) days prior to this SWRC-CAMFT Event. Additionally, a request for cancellation is subject to a $25.00 administration fee. No cancellations for this SWRC-CAMFT Event will be available less than ten (10) days prior to this SWRC-CAMFT Event.
Dietary Restrictions: To request a vegetarian, gluten free or vegan lunch option, after registering, you must send a separate email by Monday October 5th, 2026 to the chapter at: southwestriversidecountycamft@gmail.com.
Continuing Education: This lecture–format course meets the qualifications for six (6) hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LE's, and LPCCs required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. This course level is for beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners. This course is intended for people working in mental health care, public health, education, justice, or social services. Southwest Riverside County Chapter of CAMFT (Provider # 94446) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LEPs, and LPCCs. Southwest Riverside County CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. CE certificates will be provided on site at the close of the workshop. Full day attendance and completion of course evaluation is required to receive your certificate.
General Information: While SWRC-CAMFT strives to to assure fair treatment for all participants, there will be occasional issues which come to the attention of the workshop staff which will require action on the part of the SWRC-Board. Please put all grievances in writing about a speaker, the content presented by the speaker, the style of presentation, workshop offering, it's content, level of presentation, or the facilities in which the workshop was offered. SWRC-CAMFT will keep all grievances in confidentiality and work to remedy the situation as quickly as possible.
SWRC-CAMFT will accommodate any special requests to a reasonable degree including those with wheelchair needs, hearing and sight impairments, and learning disabilities. We do not discriminate against any individual or group with respect to any service, program or activity based on gender, race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, or other prohibited basis. SWRC-CAMFT will meet all applicable local, state, and federal standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
If you have any questions, please contact: southwestriversidecountycamft@gmail.com
