Case Studies: ethics

Case Studies: Ethics - Sex in the Office

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Ethics: Case Studies - Sex in the Office

Presented by Troy Kane, LCMHCS, and Cassi Haberier, LPC


This self-paced continuing education course offers a grounded, candid, and clinically relevant exploration of ethical decision-making through two real-world case studies involving sexual misconduct in the workplace. In this conversational, discussion-based format, licensed clinicians Troy Kane and Cassi Haberler analyze the ethical considerations, boundary violations, power dynamics, and professional responsibilities demonstrated in these cases. Details from the original incidents have been modified to protect confidentiality while preserving the essential ethical issues involved.


Drawing from the NBCC Code of Ethics, state board disciplinary themes, and best practices in professional conduct, this course guides learners through the nuanced complexities of counselor decision-making. Participants will examine warming signs, risk factors, and ethical failures related to dual relationships, impaired judgment, consent, supervisory responsibility, and the misuse of professional power. Emphasis is placed on applying ethical responsibilities, self-care, reviewing relevant standards, and identifying appropriate corrective or preventative steps.


The course is designed to strengthen clinicians ability to navigate ethical dilemmas, maintain professional boundaries, and uphold the integrity of the counseling relationship. Through reflective discussion and practical analysis, learners will gain greater clarity on how to evaluate ethically ambiguous situations, avoid misconduct, and protect both clients and the profession.


Mental Health Education Online has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider™, ACEP No. 7878. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mental Health Education Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Mental Health Education Online has been approved by NBCC

As an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7878.

Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mental Health Education Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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Learning Objectives

✔️ Identify early warning signs of boundary erosion in the counselor-client relationship

✔️ Recognize relevant sections of the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics that are related to professional conduct and client welfare

✔️ Demonstrate the steps involved in guiding clients through the container intervention.

✔️ Describe appropriate steps counselors can take when faced with potential boundary

✔️ Explain the ethical and professional consequences of boundary violations

Course Curriculum

Speaker Profile

Troy Kane, LCMHCS & Cassi Haberler, LPC

Troy Kane, LCMHCS, A Cassi Haberler, LPC, bring together a powerful combination of clinical experience, ethical insight, and real-world leadership to deliver this case-based ethics course. Their collaborative approach blends supervisory expertise, practical counseling experience, and a shared commitment to elevating professional integrity within the counseling field.

Troy Kane is a seasoned clinician, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor with more than two decades of experience including founding and operating multiple group practices, leading statewide clinical operations, and mentoring emerging clinicians. Troy offers a comprehensive, systems-level perspective on ethical practice. His background includes deep familiarity with regulatory standards, state board expectations, and the organizational factors that contribute to ethical risk. He is known for his transparent, grounded teaching style that emphasizes responsibility, boundaries, accountability, and clinical professionalism.

Cassi Haberler is a Licensed Professional Counselor and continuing education course developer whose clinical work has spanned trauma-informed care, crisis response, and ethically complex client scenarios. Cassi also serves as a supervisor for state licensure. She brings clarity and practicality to difficult conversations, particularly those involving boundary violations, power dynamics, and the consequences of ethical misconduct. Cassi's thoughtful, client-centered perspective helps clinicians recognize warning signs, apply ethical decision-making models, and understand the human realities behind professional violations.

Together, Troy and Cassi create a dynamic learning environment that invites reflection, accountability, and real world application. Their discussions blend lived experience, clinical reasoning, and a deep respect for the profession. 
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