The Course
7 NCCAOM PDA COURSE
2 SAFETY. 2 ETHICS. 3 CW.
Clinical skill without psychological awareness creates risk.
This course closes that gap.
Depth Psychology for Safe and Ethical Practice
is designed for practitioners who want to strengthen boundaries, improve clinical judgment, and reduce liability exposure.
Why This Course Matters
In real practice you will encounter:
* Boundary testing
* Complex personality traits
* Transference dynamics
Without training, some situations can quietly escalate into ethical breaches or professional risk.
This course teaches you how to recognize and manage them responsibly.
Core Focus: Risk Management
You will learn how to:
* Recognize red flags early
* Maintain clinical containment
* Manage transference and countertransference
* Avoid psychological overreach
* Protect your license and professional reputation
What You Gain
* Ethical decision-making skills
* Reduced liability exposure
* Increased confidence in complex cases
Depth Psychology for Safe and Ethical Practice gives you the framework to practice with authority and legal awareness.
Because ethical discipline is not optional.
It is the foundation of a safe professional practice.
The Teacher
M. Virginia Kelly Ms. L. Ac. is an Integral Practitioner with almost two decades experience in full practice. Certified Psychotherapist, Licensed Acupuncturist, Healer, professional Astrologer and Educator.
Virginia is a Continuing Education Provider for the NCCAOM, and she holds certifications in varied Healing modalities including, but not limited to: Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP); Hypnosis, Regression Therapy; Astrology, Herbs, Bodywork, Vibrational Medicine, Energy Healing, etc.
Ms. Kelly is the founder of Kelly's Holistic, a fully integrative practice where she specializes in Psychosomatic conditions and Body-Mind-Spirit disorders.
As the daughter of a Doctor and a Nurse, Virginia was exposed to medical information and formation since childhood, for what she supports the integration of Eastern and Western Medicine in what she calls the Yin-Yang of Health.
Testimonials
It's clear she's passionate
about her work.
Her insights were deeply accurate and resonated with me.
— Ariel
Virginia is very unique in the offerings she provides, focusing on an integrated approach for the mind, body and spirit.
— Debra
I was very impressed with her knowledge. So much information was given. I will definitely be a repeat customer.
— Rita
Curriculum
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Introduction
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Intro FREE PREVIEW
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Lesson 1
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Prominent figures
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Lesson 2
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Psychoanalytic Concepts
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Lesson 3
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The Treatment Room
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Lesson 4
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Character Analysis
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Lesson 5
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Character Disorders & Cluster A
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Lesson 6
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Cluster B
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Lesson 7
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Cluster C
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Lesson 8
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Psychosexual Stages
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Get your CEU's
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Worksheet
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Quiz
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Evaluation
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Attestation
NCCAOM® PDA Course Participant's Attestation
I understand that the information in this course presented by the Provider and/or Instructor(s) is for educational purposes only and should only be applied with appropriate clinical judgment and used by a trained and licensed practitioner. Governmental laws and regulations vary from region to region and the contents of this course vary in permissible usage. The participant is required to check their local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding the practice requirements and scope of practice issues and the use of the information of this course including, but not limited to, theory, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. I acknowledge that NCCAOM does not endorse any specific treatment regimens of any kind. Furthermore, if I use any modalities or treatments taught in this course, I agree to waive, release, indemnify, discharge, and covenant not to sue NCCAOM from and against any liability, claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever, arising out of any injury, loss, or damage that a person may sustain related to the use of the information in this course. I understand that this Release is governed by the laws of District of Columbia, U.S.A. and shall survive the termination or expiration of this course.