Boundaries and Rapport: Building Fast Trust with Ethical Practice

This training teaches social workers and human service professionals how to build authentic client rapport while maintaining ethical boundaries. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating trust in the first five minutes, using environment and communication to foster safety, and applying quick wins to boost engagement. The course also covers key NASW Code of Ethics principles, appropriate self-disclosure, and techniques for sustaining rapport and healthy boundaries throughout the life of a case. One Hour; Eligible for One Ethics CEUs through the Ohio CSWMFT Board