Career Development Specialists Network: Helping Coaches and Clients Manage Family Dynamics During the Job Search

October 15, 2026

10 AM - Noon Eastern Time

Helping Coaches and Clients Manage Family Dynamics During the Job Search: How to Set Boundaries, Maintain Confidentiality, and Calm Anxiety in Family Members

Presenters:

Nancy Leighton, EdM, CCC, LMHC

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyleighton/

and

Hope Newman, MSW, MA, CCSP

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hopelovellnewman/

Many of us have worked with adult children whose parents are paying for the service, and some have even worked with spouses (and ex-spouses) who are paying for the service. Although the adult child (or spouse) is our primary focus and our work with them remains confidential, there may be situations where family involvement will become an integral part of the work (with signed releases and guidelines).

How does a clinician manage these interactions while keeping the client’s best interest at the forefront?

Hope Newman and Nancy Leighton will examine current ethical policies with the NCDA and the ACA and will discuss practical applications within the appropriate ethical frameworks.

They will present case studies and give participants a chance to share their own experiences working with client family members.

Nancy Leighton is a Career Counselor and Coach at Nancy Leighton Career Counseling and Coaching. She is a member of the CDSN Planning Board.

For more information: https://nancyleighton.com/

Hope Newman is a Career Coach in private practice and Graduate Career Coach at The New School. She is a member of the CDSN Planning Board.

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