Stay Curious: Ethical DSM-5-TR Diagnosis and Preventing Misdiagnosis

Join us in person to explore ethical DSM-5-TR diagnosis tips and how to dodge common misdiagnosis pitfalls! Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of ethical and effective clinical practice. This intermediate-level continuing education course is designed to strengthen social workers’ diagnostic reasoning by integrating DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, cultural humility, trauma-informed assessment, and ethical decision-making. Participants will examine factors that contribute to diagnostic errors, including implicit bias, social determinants of health, and cultural influences, while developing practical strategies to improve assessment, treatment planning, and client outcomes. In-Person • Intermediate Level • 3.0 CE Credits 2 Clinical Credits • 1 Social and Cultural Competence Credit Presented by Christine Matthews, LCSW, MBA, CCTP, BSP Never Journey Alone Continuing Education | ASWB ACE Provider #2952