GACA Professional Development

 Virtual Only

From Principle to Practice: Ethics and Integrity in Trauma-Informed Care

Thursday, August 20, 2026

10:45 AM Check-In  

11:00 AM Workshop Begins

1:00 PM Workshop Concludes

Location:  Online

2.0 Ethics CE Hours Approved by GACA, GSCSW and NAADAC.  Approved for 2.0 Clock Hours with NBCC.

Description: 

Trauma-informed care has become a guiding philosophy across the helping professions, but translating its principles into consistent, ethical practice is far more complex than adopting the language alone. What does it truly mean to provide trauma-informed care with integrity? This workshop explores ethical considerations that challenge participants to look beyond the principles of trauma-informed care and examine how those principles are reflected in professional practice, clinical decision-making, and the care they provide.

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Review ethical considerations related to trauma-informed care.
  2. Examine the relationship between trauma-informed principles and ethical professional practice.
  3. Explore practical approaches for promoting ethics and integrity in trauma-informed care


Presenter:  Eric Rodgers LPC, NCC, CPCS, BC-TMH, CMAC, GCDF, BCC

 

Eric Rodgers is a Licensed Professional Counselor, clinical supervisor, and behavioral health leader with experience spanning clinical practice, leadership, and professional development. He is the founder of Just for Men Behavioral Health and is passionate about helping clinicians strengthen their practice through evidence-based approaches, practical leadership, and professional growth.

Eric earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a Graduate Diploma in Coaching Psychology, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Throughout his career, he has worked in medical and psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment programs, corporate crisis intervention, and private practice, and has served as a Clinical Director for multiple behavioral health organizations in Georgia.

In addition to his clinical and leadership experience, Eric has contributed to the advancement of the counseling profession through clinical supervision, licensure consultation, and professional advocacy. He has completed advanced training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) through the Ellis Institute.

Known for delivering engaging, practical, and thought-provoking presentations, Eric enjoys translating research and best practices into strategies that clinicians can immediately apply in their work.

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The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused health care professionals.


Georgia Addiction Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7302.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Georgia Addiction Counselors Association is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.  


Registration

  • 2.0 CE Hours, Virtual Only

  • 2.0 CE Hours, Virtual Only

  • I AM ATTENDING A TRAINING TO FURTHER MY EDUCATION and that Continuing Education is part of my professional and ethical responsibilities. This requirement is for my betterment and for the welfare of my clients. It is not simply a box to check, but for my professional growth and development as a clinician.

  • that I can not miss more than 15 minutes of a training/workshop in order to receive CE credit, as per the regulations governing CE approvals.

  • IMPORTANT! it is unethical and unprofessional to be working (engaged in work), shopping, at a restaurant, playing video games, watching tv, or engaged in any other activity that would cause me to be distracted from learning.

  • I am required to have my camera turned on. THIS IS MANDATORY TO RECEIVE CE CREDIT.

  • to type my name into the chat box at random times.

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    You may set up free email accounts with any of the recommended providers: Gmail, Outlook or Yahoo. If you need assistance, please contact the GACA office.

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