Name: Seeing Clearly: Advanced Methods in Clinical Supervision
SKU: 5524
Price: 30.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Description

Live supervision is a powerful, yet underutilized method of clinical supervision that can significantly enhance the development and confidence of emerging therapists. Unlike traditional supervision methods that rely on case notes or retrospective discussion, live supervision offers real-time feedback and support during actual clinical sessions, or review of video taped sessions. This dynamic approach not only strengthens clinical skills but also fosters deeper self-awareness, greater responsiveness, and improved client outcomes.

This training is designed for clinical supervisors and trainers who want to deepen their understanding of live supervision and integrate it more effectively into their supervisory practices. Through interactive instruction, role-playing, and case-based learning, participants will explore the unique benefits that live supervision brings to both supervisees and their clients. They will also examine the logistical and relational considerations needed to implement this method ethically and effectively.

Participants will learn to identify when and how live supervision is most beneficial, and will be introduced to various techniques such as live observation, video taped observation, and in-room co-facilitation. Emphasis will be placed on how to provide constructive, in-the-moment guidance that enhances learning while preserving the therapeutic alliance.

Additionally, the training will address practical strategies for integrating live supervision into existing supervision structures. Participants will be guided in revising their supervision contracts and policies to ensure that live supervision is clearly defined, mutually agreed upon, and aligned with professional and ethical standards.

This training offers a valuable opportunity for supervisors to enhance their teaching impact and support the next generation of clinicians in more dynamic and responsive ways.

Participants

This training is for psychologists, social workers, counselors, school counselors, psychiatrists, family therapists, and other mental health professionals who work with children and families. In order to ensure quality education, each training will be capped at 20 participants, with a minimum of 10 participants.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to:

Identify the benefits of live supervision in clinical training, particularly in fostering therapist growth and confidence.
Demonstrate essential skills used in live supervision to effectively support and guide supervisees during sessions.
Revise supervision contracts and protocols to include live supervision as a structured and intentional part of the training experience.

About the Presenter

Michael Whitehead, PhD, LMFT, RPT-S^TM received his B.S. in Marriage, Family, and Human Development from Brigham Young University in 2007, his M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University in 2009, and his Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from Michigan State University in 2016. The combination of his training in child development and Marriage and Family Therapy help give Dr. Whitehead a unique view of the family, how problems develop, and are treated. He primarily works with the whole family to find solutions to problems that are manifesting in one or more of the family members. Dr. Whitehead is currently in full-time clinical practice at Aspen Grove Family Therapy in Twin Falls, Idaho. In addition to his therapy practice, Dr. Whitehead teaches part time at National University’s Marriage and Family Therapy program. He has presented at the local and national level on topics ranging from parenting, behavior management, divorce, general family therapy, and play therapy. He also authored and co-authored book chapters on treating disruptive behavior disorders and play therapy. He is an Approved Supervisor and recipient of the Certificate in Leadership from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. He has served in several different state professional board positions. His passion is making sure children with disruptive behavior disorders are treated compassionately and effectively.

Important Note

Each participant will receive an attendance certificate approximately 48 hours after the event.

Idaho Licensing Regulations State:

Counselors and MFT’s: Rule 100.07
Social Workers: Rule 100.05, “CE hours may be obtained for by preparing, providing, or attending trainings that are germane to their profession.”
Neither licensing board pre-approves course for approval. Generally, as long as the course/training is “Germane” to the profession, it will count.

Use of Fees Collected

All presenters agree to donate 100% of fees for live events to FLUD to give back to the community. Events that are recorded, will donate 50% of fees collected to FLUD, while 50% of recorded event fees will be retained by Aspen Grove Family Therapy to supplement website hosting fees.

Cancellation Policy

25% of the registration fee is nonrefundable. Registrations are on a first come- first-served basis. Fees include up to 3 hours of training and an attendance certificate. Written cancellations received 2+ weeks prior to the training will receive the balance of the fees refunded. Cancellations received within 2 weeks of the training will forfeit a total of 50% of the fee, with the remainder being refunded. Unfortunately, refunds cannot be given within the final week leading up to the training. In the unlikely event that the training is cancelled by the presenter, a full refund will be provided, or credit will be applied toward future or recorded training’s; whichever the registrant chooses.