Witnessing Injustice: Understanding Moral Injury and the Path to Repair

Date	Class Type	Address	City	State	Price
4/29/2026 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST - Registration & CEs	Virtual				$120.00

Seats

Training Description

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) added a Z-code for "Moral Problems" in the September 2025 update to the DSM-5-TR. As a result, Moral Injury or Moral Distress is now recognized as a mental health condition. This recognition acknowledges the psychological harm from experiencing or witnessing actions that violate one's moral code rooted in moral and existential conflict and opens doors for further research, screening, and intervention. Moral injury is distinct from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Burnout and as such should be addressed differently.

CIBHS’ specialized training is timely and built to equip and support behavioral health providers and their clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate this complex area. We offer an evidence -informed approach and a person-centered treatment methodology to help providers and clients process their morally injurious experiences.

Learning Objectives

Explain at least two impacts of moral injury on community health care workers and other professionals whose work exposes them to risks that can result in moral injury, resulting in greater public awareness and support for addressing the condition.
Distinguish at least two similarities and differences between moral injury and related conditions, such as PTSD, compassion fatigue, and burnout, promoting more accurate diagnosis and treatment interventions when working with professionals whose work exposes them to risks that can result in moral injury.
Participants will be able to explain at least one self-care practice to mitigate potential harm caused by moral injury that can be promoted in clinical practice and in community behavioral health and other work settings to support a healthier workforce.
Identify at least three ways they can participate in shaping workplace policies and/or practices to reduce moral injury among community behavioral health workers to ensure workers remain able to deliver high-quality care to the public.

Upon completing the live virtual training, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance for attending the training.

Trainer: Kristin Dempsey, EdD., LMFT, LPCC

Delivery Method: Live Virtual Via Zoom

Prerequisites: None

CE Hours: 2.75

Target Audience: Behavioral health team members including clinicians, peers, case managers, social workers, counselors, and supervisors.

There is no known commercial support for this webinar.

All training materials will be provided the week prior to the training.

Continuing Education

All activities in this training are offered for continuing education credit excluding any breaks. CE Certificates of Completion will be emailed within two weeks of processing your completed online evaluation.

PSYCHOLOGISTS - APA

California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions (CIBHS) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

CCAPP

CIBHS is an approved provider for California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) continuing education units (Provider number 5-98-408-0227).

CADTP

CIBHS is an approved provider for California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP) continuing education credits. CIBHS maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. (Provider number 204)

LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs

CIBHS is an approved provider for the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) to sponsor continuing education. CIBHS maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. Course meets the qualifications for 2.75 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. (Provider Number70799)

Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists

Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists are eligible to earn 2.75 continuing education hours as CIBHS is a CalMHSA-approved CE training provider.

For questions, comments, or grievances about this CE course content or delivery, or to request special accommodations, please email Robin Texeira at rtexeira@cibhs.org.