Ethical practice is a cornerstone of clinical excellence and a critical component of high-quality client care. At GHI, we view ethics as a living, evolving framework that requires ongoing reflection, dialogue, and professional accountability.
To support this commitment, GHI offers quarterly Ethics Consultation Groups for members of the Association.
Course Overview
GHI's quarterly consultation groups provide a structured, collegial space for clinicians to come together under the guidance of members of GHI’s Ethics Committee to explore current ethical issues and discuss relevant clinical dilemmas.
Each group includes discussion of emerging ethical topics, such as the ethical implications of AI in clinical practice and dual relationships in small communities, alongside participant-presented cases. These meetings encourage clinicians to think critically, learn from colleagues’ experiences, and contribute their own professional perspectives in a supportive, reflective environment.
These consultations are designed to strengthen ethical discernment, reduce professional isolation, and promote the highest standards of care for the clients we serve.
Members who attend Ethics Consultation Groups receive an annual Ethics Badge on their GHI profile, representing a current and active commitment to ethical excellence, ongoing professional development, and responsible clinical practice.
CLICK HERE to view the professional code of ethics for The Israel Association of Mental Health Professionals
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR 2026
January 4, 2026
Topic: Ethical Treatment in Small Communities
Facilitated By: Dr. David Bienenfeld, MD and Ruthie Ayzenberg, MA
March 17, 2026
Topic: The Third Wheel: AI in the Therapy Room
Facilitated By: Elisheva (Elie) Hoffman, Ph.D and Debbie Amichai, MSc
June 29, 2026
Topic: Ethical Considerations and Professional Decision-Making When Clients Cross Severe Boundaries or Cause Harm to the Therapist
Facilitated By: Henry Abramovitch, Ph.D
October, 2026
Topic: (TBD)
Facilitated By: Alexandra Rafaeli, Psy.D and Lisa Law, Psy.D
REGISTRATION
Meetings are free for members of GHI - The Israel Association of Mental Health Professionals. Registration information will be sent to the GHI members email group prior to each meeting.
Ethics Committee Members of The Israel Association of Mental Health Professionals
Each group is facilitated by two members of GHI’s Ethics Committee, a body of experienced clinicians dedicated to shaping and advancing ethical excellence within the organization and the mental health field as a whole. To learn more about the Ethics Committee, click here.
