Spring Ethics Series Preview

On this episode of It’s All Relational, we’re giving you a preview of the WAMFT Spring Ethics Series: MFT Mythbusters — a five-week exploration of some of the most persistent (and limiting) myths about Marriage and Family Therapists. Ethics chair Katie Jo Glaves joins to discuss what we have on deck this year.Each episode highlights one of the upcoming ethics sessions:5/1 – What Can an MFT Diagnose and Treat?We clarify scope of practice, breaking down what MFTs are trained and ethically positioned to diagnose and treat in accordance with Washington Rules and Regulations.5/8 – How MFTs Interface with CPSA grounded conversation about mandated reporting, documentation, and maintaining therapeutic alliance when Child Protective Services enters the system.5/15 – Ethics and Business DevelopmentWe challenge the myth that caring about money is unethical. This episode explores how building a sustainable practice aligns with ethical responsibility — and how identifying your personal “North Star” can guide business decisions.5/22 – Panel: Can I Treat XYZ?From art therapy and play therapy to sex therapy and other niche areas, we unpack what it really means to specialize as an MFT and what you can treat without advanced training. How do you ethically incorporate creative or modality-specific approaches? When does additional training become necessary? And how do you determine competence while staying within scope?5/29 – AI, Equity, and Clinical RiskWe close with a timely dialogue on artificial intelligence in clinical work — documentation tools, bias, confidentiality, access, and how emerging technology intersects with systemic ethics.Whether you’re a student, associate, supervisor, or seasoned clinician, this series invites you to question assumptions, deepen ethical clarity, and practice with greater confidence. Ready to bust some myths? Register now for the Spring Ethics Series on our website and secure your spot.