THE ART OF CLINICAL SUPERVISION: FORGING A STRONG SUPERVISORY ALLIANCE
This program was presented on April 12 and 13, 2008
Saturday, April 12, 2008, 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM
Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
INTRODUCTION
Supervision is integral to becoming a skilled mental health practitioner. We rely on our supervisors to teach us theory, shape our clinical skills, and model professional integrity. Ironically, supervisors often receive little or no formal training in how to build a strong alliance with supervisees and effectively manage the complexities of this position. Instead, we are handed supervision responsibilities without a roadmap and expected to find our own way.
This two-day conference brings together a group of highly experienced supervisors, teachers and clinicians to bridge this crucial training gap. The program, designed for both current and future clinical supervisors across a variety of work settings, will provide participants with a rare opportunity to learn about the theory and practice of supervision and build their capacity to successfully navigate this challenging and vital role.
Topics addressed will include:
- Components of supervision
- Unconscious forces in supervision
- Threats to the supervision alliance
- Boundaries and ethical issues
- Diversity issues
- Learning styles
- Parallel process between therapy and supervision
- Supervision in agency vs. private practice settings
- Supervising work with children and adolescents
- Group supervision
OBJECTIVES
Participants will be able to:
- Describe the primary roles and tasks of a clinical supervisor.
- Identify conscious and unconscious dynamics that can contribute to or threaten the supervisory alliance.
- Recognize how cultural differences can impact the supervisory alliance.
- Assess and navigate ethical challenges in the supervisory encounter.
FACULTY
Mimi Blasiak, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, is Director of the Adele Lebowitz Center for Youth & Families at the Washington School of Psychiatry where she supervises Center clinicians and provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents and couples.
Richard Fritsch, PhD, ABPP, is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Professorial Lecturer at the Clinical PsyD Program at GWU, and Supervising and Training Analyst at the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute.
Nancy Lithgow, MSW, LICSW, RN (Conference Co-Chair), is a faculty member of the Advanced Psychotherapy Training Program at the Washington School of Psychiatry. In addition, she has a private practice of individual and couple psychotherapy and supervision in Washington, DC.
Robin Mustain, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW, is a member of the Faculty and Steering Committee of the Washington School of Psychiatry Advanced Psychotherapy Training Program. She also serves as Clinic Director at Washington Assessment and Therapy Services and Field Instructor for the University of Maryland School of Social Work, and has a private psychotherapy practice in Bethesda, MD.
Michael Stadter, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Bethesda. His numerous publications, include the books Object Relations Brief Psychotherapy and Dimensions of Psychotherapy/Dimensions of Experience (co-edited with Dr. David Scharff).
Jonathan C. Stillerman, PhD (Conference Co-Chair), is a clinical psychologist with a private practice of psychotherapy and supervision in Washington, DC. He is also Assistant Clinical Professor at the George Washington University PsyD Program where he supervises student therapists and the former Director of Training at the Alexander Institute.
Cherian Verghese, PhD, is on the faculties of the Clinical Social Work Institute and the Psychotherapy Training Program at the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis.
Ayana Watkins-Northern, PhD, is Acting Dean and Director - Counseling and Career Development at the University Counseling Service at Howard University.
Richard Waugaman, MD, is Training & Supervising Analyst Emeritus at the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University, and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at USUHS.
Barry Wepman, PhD, is Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Location
The Washington School of Psychiatry
5028 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Suite 400
Washington, DC, 20016
Directions
CE/CME Award - 12
The Washington School of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to provide continuing education for psychologists. The Washington School maintains responsibility for the program. The School is approved by the Social Work Board of the State of Maryland as a provider of continuing education for social workers. The School is approved by the Medical Society of Maryland (MEDCHI) for continuing education for psychiatrists.
Fee -$360
Registration
Please call the School at 202-237-2700 to register. You can also use the conference registration form to register for this seminar by faxing it to WSP at 202-237-2730, or mail the form to: Washington School of Psychiatry, 5028 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Ste. 400, Washington, DC 20016.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Refunds will be made for cancellations received at the School office in writing prior to April 4 and are subject to a non-refundable administrative fee of $50.