Methods of Supervision
Enroll in the Online Self-Study course and complete it at your own pace.
5.5 CE hours available for behavioral health clinicians upon completion.
Supervision is more than oversight—it's a transformative relationship that shapes the ethical, clinical, and professional standards of future practitioners. Without a structured method, even well-meaning supervisors risk missed opportunities, confusion, or harm.
Whether you're a new or seasoned clinical supervisor, this course offers a practical, comprehensive framework to help you cultivate confident, competent, and culturally responsive clinicians.
Enroll in the 5.5 CE Online Self-Study for $165
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Kristin Ryan, M.S., is a counselor, educator, and consultant with nearly 30 years of experience in counseling and ministry. She formerly owned and operated Grow Deep Counseling in Georgia (closed December 2021), where she served as a counselor, clinical supervisor, educator, and workshop trainer in partnership with churches, agencies, and organizations. Kristin equips participants with a balance of theoretical depth and real-world practicality. Her engaging and down-to-earth style ensures that you leave with insights that translate directly into your supervisory relationships.
This course is packed with applicable tools, reflection prompts, and actionable strategies. Through thoughtful instruction, you’ll learn not just what methods are available, but how to use them intentionally in support of your supervisee’s development.
Topics include the importance of adopting a supervision model, psychotherapy-based, developmental, and integrated approaches, and essential supervision tools like feedback, observation, monitoring, goal-setting, and reflection. You’ll also explore methods for developing supervisee cultural competence, managing anxiety and deficiencies, and responding to personal issues—all within ethical boundaries. A strong focus is placed on tailoring supervision to individual learning needs while maintaining the integrity of the profession.
Instructor
Kristin Ryan, M.S.,
Kristin Ryan is a counselor, educator, and consultant with nearly 30 years of experience in counseling and ministry. She formerly owned and operated Grow Deep Counseling in Georgia (closed December 2021), where she served as a counselor, clinical supervisor, educator, and workshop trainer in partnership with churches, agencies, and organizations. Now based in Indiana, Kristin focuses exclusively on Christian counseling, discipleship-oriented care, consultation, and faith-based education and training. She is a former Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Professional Counselor Supervisor (both CPCS, ACS), and Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP), with credentials intentionally inactivated following her move to Indiana and transition in scope of practice.
Key Takeaways:
- Master supervisory frameworks: Learn to apply supervision models that support developmental growth and clinical competence.
- Develop effective supervision methods: Gain tools for observation, feedback, and evaluation to promote reflective learning.
- Support supervisee growth: Cultivate cultural competence and address anxiety or deficiencies in ways that empower rather than penalize.
Why this course?
- Expert-led instruction: Kristin’s real-world insight and accessible teaching style bring complex supervision concepts to life.
- Actionable guidance: From models to feedback skills, every strategy is ready to apply in your next supervision session.
- Comprehensive and current: Covers both foundational concepts and modern challenges like diversity, burnout, and parallel processes.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the importance of having a model of supervision
- List several methods of supervision
- List two ways for building supervisee cultural competence
- Illustrate methods of monitoring, providing feedback, and evaluations
- Discuss suggestions for managing supervisee concerns, deficiencies and anxiety
Whether you're refining your current supervisory style or building one from the ground up, this self-paced training will equip you with lasting tools and insights. Elevate your supervision practice with clarity, confidence, and care.
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This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Instruction consists of 5.5 hours of video instruction and a post-test.
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Availability:
From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.
Who Should Attend:
This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.
Teaching Methods:
This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.
How to attend:
Directions for completing a course can be found by clicking here.
This program was recorded on April 28, 2023, and reviewed on 3/30/26.
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