The Nuts and Bolts of Clinical Supervision in Groups
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Most clinicians think about individual supervision when thinking of clinical supervision. However, much supervision also occurs in a group format, including university training programs and agency settings. Research has shown that group supervision appears to be equally effective to individual supervision in terms of training outcomes. In this course, new and experienced supervisors will learn more about the advantages and limitations of group supervision, the models and stages of group supervision, and some specific group supervision techniques that can be used in live or virtual settings.
Participants in this course should expect to leave with a solid understanding of the advantages and challenges of providing clinical supervision in a group setting. They will review the stages of groups and the core group processes that occur within clinical supervision groups. Presenters will provide an understanding of the importance of addressing power and culture within group supervision. Finally, participants will learn various tools, techniques, and models for group supervision.
This workshop is for clinical supervisors and those considering the practice of supervision.
- The Nuts and Bolts of Clinical Supervision in Groups
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Most clinicians think about individual supervision when thinking of clinical supervision. However, much supervision also occurs in a group format, including university training programs and agency settings. Research has shown that group supervision appears to be equally effective to individual supervision in terms of training outcomes. In this course, new and experienced supervisors will learn more about the advantages and limitations of group supervision, the models and stages of group supervision, and some specific group supervision techniques that can be used in live or virtual settings.
Participants in this course should expect to leave with a solid understanding of the advantages and challenges of providing clinical supervision in a group setting. They will review the stages of groups and the core group processes that occur within clinical supervision groups. Presenters will provide an understanding of the importance of addressing power and culture within group supervision. Finally, participants will learn various tools, techniques, and models for group supervision.
This course was recorded on June 9, 2023
Upon completion of this training, professionals will be able to do the following:
- Discuss the stages of group and core group processes and how these apply to clinical supervision in groups.
- Analyze the power dynamics and cultural considerations that are present in clinical supervision in groups.
- Identify specific models and techniques that can be used in clinical supervision in groups.
- Develop skills to balance the needs of individual supervisees with the needs of the supervision group.
Ruby L. Blow, MA, LPC, NCC, BCC, CPCS, ACS, BC-TMH
Ruby Blow is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia. Her current practice focus is professional development and she provides tele-supervision and tele-consultation. Her services include both group and individual modalities. She is a leader in the field of clinical supervision practice and has been in practice for 22 years. In 2012, Ruby won the Counselor Educator of the Year Award in the state of Georgia from the Professional Counselors Association. She has worked with mental health professionals in the area of clinical development from the beginning of her career. She taught for 10 years as an adjunct faculty member at Argosy University Atlanta. During her time as a clinical instructor, she led students in their practicum internships as their instructor of record. She gained experience in distance supervision leading all online sections of practicum/internship seminar. Ruby is an approved clinical supervisor and a board certified telemental health provider.
Mary Kate Reese, PhD, LPC, CPCS
Mary Kate Reese, PhD, LPC, CPCS, is a skilled counselor, clinical supervisor, counselor educator, and consultant with over 30 years of experience. Mary Kate is currently a core faculty member at Walden University, where she is the course manager for the Supervision course in the doctoral program, which she also teaches regularly. In addition, Mary Kate periodically provides workshops on supervision and ethics for mental health professionals who are obtaining continuing education credit. Mary Kate uses an engaging style in her teaching, and does not simply lecture to a passive audience! Her students leave with knowledge and skills that can easily be applied to their professional work.
Credit Hours:
This course provides 6 credit hours
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This course is for clinical supervisors and those considering the practice of supervision.
Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.
This program was recorded June 9, 2023
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Ruby L. Blow
MA, LPC, NCC, BCC, CPCS, ACS, BC-TMH
Ruby Blow is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia. Her current practice focus is professional development and she provides tele-supervision and tele-consultation. Her services include both group and individual modalities. She is a leader in the field of clinical supervision practice and has been in practice for 22 years. In 2012, Ruby won the Counselor Educator of the Year Award in the state of Georgia from the Professional Counselors Association. She has worked with mental health professionals in the area of clinical development from the beginning of her career. She taught for 10 years as an adjunct faculty member at Argosy University Atlanta. During her time as a clinical instructor, she led students in their practicum internships as their instructor of record. She gained experience in distance supervision leading all online sections of practicum/internship seminar. Ruby is an approved clinical supervisor and a board certified telemental health provider.
Mary Kate Reese
PhD, LPC, CPCS
Mary Kate Reese, PhD, LPC, CPCS, is a skilled counselor, clinical supervisor, counselor educator, and consultant with over 30 years of experience. Mary Kate is currently a core faculty member at Walden University, where she is the course manager for the Supervision course in the doctoral program, which she also teaches regularly. In addition, Mary Kate periodically provides workshops on supervision and ethics for mental health professionals who are obtaining continuing education credit. Mary Kate uses an engaging style in her teaching, and does not simply lecture to a passive audience! Her students leave with knowledge and skills that can easily be applied to their professional work.
