This session would focus on increasing understanding of a developmental model of clinical supervision and how this can also translate into a developmental model of team and organizational growth. Participants will hear real world scenarios designed to help supervisors and leaders combat the biggest challenges in supervision and leadership in today’s changing climate including early-onset burnout, poor morale and workplace culture challenges, and scaffolding and exposure and growth in a new clinical workforce.
Clinical supervision is required for emerging therapist, but new clinicians are rarely taught how to effectively use it. This interactive session moves beyond the traditional case update and explores how supervisees can take an active role in their professional development. Participants will learn strategies for preparing for supervision, developing meaningful clinical questions, strengthening case conceptualization, discussing uncertainty and mistakes, recognizing personal reactions and countertransference, and identifying what they need from their supervisor. The session will also explore how supervisors can create a balance of support, challenge, accountability, and psychological safety that promotes clinical growth and increasing professional confidence.
