DATES, TOPICS, & LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Opening Convocation and Welcome Reception: TBA
Speaker:
Training Description:
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion participants will be able to:
Breakout Session A: Counter Transference: Relational Supervision with Ethical Considerations
Speaker: Robert m Cox, EdD, LPC, LCAS, CCS, CCMHC, NCC, ACS
Training Description: Clinical supervision is an isomorphic intervention designed to foster the development of professional KSAAs in those applying new counseling skills in relational environments. The vulnerability and risk-taking experienced by clients, supervisees, and supervisors stand out in this definition of supervision. In this learning experience, participants will use a trauma-informed relational perspective to explore the impact of abundance, presence, compassion, countertransference, and empathy in clinical supervision.
Learning Objectives:
- Practice using mindful listening skills to build accurate empathy in clinical supervision.
- Integrate nature into clinical supervision processes.
Breakout Session B: Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorder-Mental Health and Substance Use
Speaker: Laurie Conaty
Training Description: This training will provide clinical supervisors with a foundation for understanding the importance of the accurate diagnosis of and treatment for people who have co-occurring disorders and strategies to assist supervisees with completing comprehensive assessments. According to SAMHSA, approximately 9.2 million American adults have a co-occurring disorder (2021.) This number is suspected to be actually higher. The supervisor will learn the basic skills in the diagnosis of co-occurring disorders and the imperative to treat both at the same time. Evidence-based interventions (best practices) will be discussed as will evidence-based assessment tools and techniques.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss strategies to assist supervisees build comfort in assessing a client for both MH and SUD challenges.
- Identify and mitigate the role of stigma and mis-information in the assessment of SUD and MH disorders.
- Learn the language that is best practice and destigmatizing.
- Review a case of a person who has a co-occurring disorder and apply the above learning goals to the case.
- Identify best practice in treatment of co-occurring disorders.
Breakout Session C: Using AI in advancing clinical supervision with ethical considerations
Speaker: Michael Daniels, MSW, LCAS, CCS, LCSW-A
Training Description: As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent in clinical care, clinical supervisors encounter the crucial task of ethically incorporating these advanced technologies. This workshop aims to provide clinical supervisors with essential components to consider and techniques to address the ethical intricacies involved in utilizing AI tools within clinical settings. Attendees will explore dynamics of AI technology, the impact AI has on clinical practice, and ethical principles which guides implementation of AI interventions, emphasizing client well-being, privacy, and informed consent.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss data privacy concerns and confidentiality issues related to AI in clinical supervision.
- Identify and examine biases in AI systems and their implications for clinical supervision.
- Review the importance of informed consent and transparency when using AI tools in clinical contexts.
- Identify legal and regulatory frameworks governing AI in healthcare.
- Identify ethical decision-making frameworks to scenarios involving AI in clinical supervision.
Breakout Session D: Supporting Clinical Supervisors in Mitigating the Impacts of Secondary Traumatic Stress for Supervisees and Client Populations
Speaker: Dr. Sarah Reives-Houston
Training Description: The recent mental health crisis has heightened the need for quality treatment, prevention and intervention services that support NC residents struggling with mental health and substance use challenges. With such a strong emphasis and attention being placed on the needs of client populations, often times the needs of the providers and the organizations providing those resources and supports are frequently overlooked. This session will provide clinical supervisors the opportunity to improve their understanding of workforce resilience and well-being while also exploring strategies that reduce the impacts of secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue and burnout. During the initial virtual learning session, training participants will engage in a comprehensive exploration of associated theoretical frameworks, concepts and skills. During the in-person Clinical Supervision Retreat, participants will expand their understanding of these concepts and engage with other Clinical Supervisors in case-based applications and exercises.
Learning Objective:
1. Apply theories of learning, wellbeing and resilience to current workforce stressors
2. Enhance understanding of healthy coping mechanisms that mitigate the impact of provider burnout and promote quality engagement
Breakout Session E: Ask the Expert Session
Speaker: Laurie Conaty, Dr. Robert m Cox, Michael Daniels, Joy Brunson-Nsubuga
Training Description:
Learning Objectives:
Organizational Development Session
Understanding Human Flourishing in Clinical Supervision
Day 1 of this workshop series delves into the concept of human flourishing within the context of clinical supervision. Participants will explore the multifaceted dimensions of human flourishing, examining its manifestations at the individual, organizational, and societal levels. Through interactive discussions and reflective exercises, attendees will assess the current factors influencing their personal and professional flourishing within the supervisory role. By the end of the day, participants will gain insights into the dynamics of human flourishing and its relevance to their clinical supervision practice.
Learning Objectives
- Define the concept of human flourishing and articulate its significance in the context of clinical supervision.
- Evaluate personal and professional factors contributing to or hindering one's own flourishing as a clinical supervisor.
- Identify areas of agency and influence for creating human flourishing as a clinical supervisor
Organizational Development - Closing Plenary Session
Empowerment Blueprint: Designing Your Path to Flourishing in Clinical Supervision
In Day 2 of this workshop series, participants will embark on a journey to develop concrete action plans aimed at fostering their personal and professional flourishing as clinical supervisors. Through guided activities and collaborative brainstorming sessions, attendees will identify realistic and actionable strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Facilitators will provide tools and resources to support participants in translating insights gained from Day 1 into tangible steps forward. By the conclusion of the workshop, attendees will leave equipped with a roadmap to enhance their well-being and effectiveness in the field of clinical supervision.
Learning Objectives
- Develop a personalized action plan with specific, achievable goals aimed at fostering personal and professional flourishing in clinical supervision.
- Utilize tools and resources to translate insights gained from Day 1 into actionable strategies tailored to individual circumstances.
- Collaborate with peers to brainstorm creative solutions and overcome potential barriers in implementing the devised action plan for flourishing.
Pre-work assignment:
Article and prompt questions to be answered via discussion post
Post-work assignment:
- Self-care plan
- Discussion board assignment
- Evaluation