Course Description

This course equips mental health professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate the legal complexities of responding to a subpoena while maintaining ethical standards and client confidentiality. Participants will learn how to interpret a subpoena, prepare for court appearances, assert privilege appropriately, and handle witness stand questions with confidence. Emphasis is placed on preserving therapeutic relationships, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and protecting your professional licenses. By the end of this course, attendees will feel empowered to engage in legal proceedings effectively and ethically, safeguarding both their clients and their professional integrity.

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Course Objectives

  • Identify 3 reasons why testifying in court can be intimidating, emphasizing the psychological impact as well as procedural complexities.

  • Identify 2 initial steps to take upon receiving a subpoena, detailing legal requirements and professional best practices to ensure proper legal response and compliance.

  • Describe at least 2 ways to prepare for a court appearance, including both logistical arrangements and strategies for emotional readiness to enhance professionalism under stress.

  • Distinguish between items to take to court and items to leave behind in order to protect client confidentiality and maintain the therapeutic relationship.

Course curriculum

    1. Testifying Courses Disclaimer, Himlin Consulting

    1. Introduction to module and what to expect

    1. Introduction to module and and what to expect - Part 2

    2. Introduction to module and and what to expect - Part 3

    3. Introduction to module and and what to expect - Part 4

    4. Introduction to module and and what to expect - Part 5

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    5. Introduction to module and and what to expect - Part 6

    6. What You'll Learn and Why it's Important

    7. What You'll Learn and Why it's Important - Part 2

    8. What You'll Learn and Why it's Important - Part 3

    9. What this training is and what it is not

    10. What this training is and what it is not - Part 2

    11. What this training is and what it is not - Part 3

    12. Knowledge Check

    1. About Cathy Himlin

    1. Introduction to Subpoenas

    2. Regarding Board complaints

    3. Out of state subpoenas

    4. Things to keep in mind

    5. Knowledge Check

    1. Types of Court and Appearances

    2. Deposition vs. Court Appearances

    3. Clients

    4. Situations in which you might get asked to testify

    5. Situations in which you might get asked to testify - Part 2

    6. What to do next

    7. What to do next - Part 2

    8. What to do next - Part 3

About this course

  • $127.00
  • 70 lessons

Meet The Instructor

My name is Cathy Himlin, and with over 27 years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Social Worker, and Court Officer, I’ve developed a systematic approach to help therapists prepare for court testimony.

Drawing from my extensive experience in Dependency and Family Law Courts, I’ve crafted this course to equip you with the tools to remain calm, confident, and in control during your court appearances.

You’ll benefit from practical strategies I’ve honed over the years, including how to navigate courtroom dynamics and handle attorney questions.

Don’t let fear hold you back—gain the knowledge and confidence you need to protect your license and make a positive impact in the courtroom. Join my course today and transform your courtroom experience.

Get ready to feel supremely confident on the stand

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For Counselors, Social Workers, MFTs and LEPs

HIMLIN CONSULTING, LLC CAMFT PROVIDER # 12345

Course meets the qualifications for 1 hour of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences

PO Box 503307, San Diego, CA 92128 Business Phone: (760) 410-8030 Email: [email protected] website: www.himlinconsulting.com

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Grievance Procedure:  If a participant or potential participant would like to express a concern about Himlin Consulting, LLC  or a continuing education program provided by Himlin Consulting, LLC, the individual may contact the CE Provider by email [email protected]. Although we do not guarantee a particular outcome, Himlin Consulting, LLC will consider the complaint, make any necessary decisions, and respond within a reasonable time.

ADA accommodations will be made in accordance with the law; please indicate your special needs when you register by sending an email to [email protected].

Himlin Consulting, LLC is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. Himlin Consulting LLC maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.