Capacity and Competency

Presentation for Healthcare Professionals

I teach practicing healthcare professionals the difference between decisional capacity and competency in healthcare settings. Then, I explore common misconceptions and problems that arise in their application.

Constructivist Grounded Theory

Methodology for PhD Students (Guest Lecture)

I guide students through the data analysis process of constructivist grounded theory, beginning with process coding to building explanatory theories.

Involuntary Commitment: What Social Work Students Should Know

Lecture for Social Work (MSW) Students

I introduce social work students to the key issues related to involuntary commitment programs in the United States, including their history and ethical questions.

Mental Health Policy

Class for Healthcare Professional Students

I introduce students to historic and contemporary issues in mental health policy, and explore political and economic factors that affect views of mental illness and policy.

Introduction to Clinical Ethics

Class for Healthcare Professional Students

At BCM, I teach students how to approach complex clinical ethical issues in healthcare settings. Students have opportunities to shadow my consultation work and gain mentorship in conducting their own ethical analysis.