October 22, 2025

Embracing Professional Boundaries

The stories we tell ourselves

Professional boundaries are not walls—they're guideposts. They help us serve our communities with clarity, compassion, and consistency. In our six-county region, maintaining these boundaries protects clients, supports staff, and builds the trust that makes effective public health possible.

60 minutes
CMDHD Regional Staff
Training Overview
Core Session
Learn to navigate boundary challenges with confidence and compassion. Through interactive scenarios, reflective exercises, and practical frameworks, you'll develop skills that honor both professional standards and human connection.

What You'll Learn

  • Define professional boundaries and understand their critical importance
  • Review policy rules: scope of practice, conflicts of interest, social media guidelines
  • Practice real-world scenarios with evidence-based response strategies
  • Develop proactive communication skills with empathy and clarity
  • Learn self-care strategies and when to consult supervisors

Foundation: CMDHD Professional Boundaries Policy (effective June 30, 2025)

What You'll Learn

Aligned with CMDHD Administrative Policy: Professional Boundaries (Effective June 30, 2025)

Recognize Boundaries

Understand CMDHD's expectations and the reasoning behind them. Learn to identify boundary situations before they become challenges.

Respond Professionally

Master practical scripts and decision trees for navigating tricky situations. Know what to say, when to say it, and how to maintain respect.

Reflect & Reset

Build self-awareness and emotional resilience. Develop strategies for managing boundary stress and preventing compassion fatigue.

Apply & Document

Translate training into daily practice through proper charting, supervision consultation, and consistent application across client interactions.

Why Boundaries Matter

Building trust through clarity and consistency

Professional boundaries are not walls; they're guideposts. They help us serve others safely, fairly, and consistently—especially in small communities where roles overlap.

"Clarity is kindness."

— Brené Brown

Protect Clients

Safeguard vulnerable populations from exploitation and maintain professional relationships

Protect Staff

Prevent burnout, role confusion, and ethical dilemmas through clear guidelines

Protect Trust

Maintain community confidence in public health through consistent, ethical practice

How It Works

Complete your professional boundaries training in three simple steps

1
Log In or Register

Access the training portal securely with your CMDHD credentials or create a new account.

2
Complete Interactive Module

Engage with a 60-minute multimedia experience including scenarios, reflection prompts, and knowledge checks.

3
Reflect and Submit Feedback

Complete a brief evaluation and optional reflection statement to personalize your learning.

Ready to Begin?

Join us in strengthening professional boundaries to better serve our rural communities with compassion, consistency, and care.

CMDHD Professional Boundaries Training