This presentation is designed to provide an engaging introduction to the key components needed to establish effective and ethical clinical supervision. Participants will begin by exploring the definition of clinical supervision, understanding the roles and responsibilities, and discuss how to create structure and formality in the supervision process. The session will also introduce supervision models and styles, and learn best practices for legal and ethical practice. A Q&A segment will follow to address any lingering questions and facilitate practical application. Whether you’re new to supervision or looking to enhance your current practices, this live meeting will get you started on your journey.
This course is based on the recorded webinar, Getting Started in Clinical Supervision: Key Components for Structure Style and Best Practice created by Amie Bryant, LCSW, CAS, ACS et al in 2025.
Amie Bryant is a seasoned psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and educator with almost 20 years of experience in mental health. She is the owner of Four Corners Counseling, LLC, where she provides individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, conducts clinical supervision, and facilitates professional workshops. With a deep commitment to clinical excellence, Amie has held key leadership roles, including Director and Training Coordinator at Fort Lewis College Counseling Center, where she oversaw center operations, managed staff, and supervised the comprehensive training program for graduate interns.
Amie’s expertise extends to clinical supervision, where she has facilitated both individual and group supervision, fostering clinician’s use of Self, elevating clinical competence, ensuring ethical practice, focusing on the importance of the relationship and growth through feedback and enhancing socio-cultural awareness and humility. She is an Advanced Clinical Supervisor certified by the Center for Credentialing and Education and holds a Certificate in Advanced Clinical Supervision from Smith College School of Social Work. She is also an EMDRIA-approved consultant and a certified EMDR therapist. Recognized for her leadership in clinical supervision and mental health, Amie has been honored with the Colorado Society for Clinical Social Work's Most Distinguished Clinician award in 2023 and the President’s Award in 2024. A sought-after speaker, Amie has developed and led numerous trainings on clinical supervision.
Recommended For
Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers who provide supervision or who are working to become supervisors. This course is appropriate for intermediate and above levels of knowledge.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course, you should be able to:
Define clinical supervision, understanding the various roles and responsibilities.
State how to create a structured and formal supervision process, including essential logistics, paperwork, and effective monitoring practices that support accountability and clarity in the supervisory relationship.
Explain the models of supervision and dimensions for creating a supervisory style, while also gaining knowledge of 6 best practices for maintaining legal and ethical integrity.
Availability
This course is available starting May 23rd, 2025 and expires May 22nd, 2035
Disclosure to Learners
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
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Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity –
including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others ― are required to disclose all relevant financial
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The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and
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The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.
Material Authors
There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Creator
Amie Bryant, LCSW, CAS, ACS, EMDRIA Consultant – No disclosures to report.
Commercial support
There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.
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