[ Create an account](/create-an-account)[ Log In](/log-in) [ Cart](/cart) [ ![Telehealth Certification Institute LLC Logo]() ![Telehealth Certification Institute LLC Logo]()](/) ## **Telehealth Explorer Blog** Filter by Search or Category Selection Select Category - [All](/telehealth-explorer) - [Featured](/featured-articles) - --- - [Telehealth News](/telehealth-news) - [Legal Updates](/legal-updates) - [Business Aspects](/business-aspects) - [Technology](/technology) - --- - [Voices From Professions](/voices-from-professions) - [Counseling](/counseling) - [Social Work](/social-work) - [Psychology](/psychology) - [Substance Use Disorder Treatment](/substance-use-disorder-treatment) - [Couple and Family Therapy](/couple-and-family-therapy) - --- - [Clinical Insights](/clinical-insights) - [Supervision](/supervision) ![Group of Females Exploring The Empowerment Model of Clinical Supervision]() # Exploring The Empowerment Model of Clinical Supervision, 2nd Edition - [ ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telementalhealthtraining.com%2Fclinical-insights%2Fexploring-the-empowerment-model-of-clinical-supervision-2nd-edition "Facebook") - [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telementalhealthtraining.com%2Fclinical-insights%2Fexploring-the-empowerment-model-of-clinical-supervision-2nd-edition&title=Exploring+The+Empowerment+Model+of+Clinical+Supervision%2C+2nd+Edition "LinkedIn") - [ ](https://twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telementalhealthtraining.com%2Fclinical-insights%2Fexploring-the-empowerment-model-of-clinical-supervision-2nd-edition&text=Exploring+The+Empowerment+Model+of+Clinical+Supervision%2C+2nd+Edition "X (formerly Twitter)") What characteristics make a phenomenal supervisor? What about a not-so-great one? It has been an amazing few years of holding space for the community’s stories of mental health and clinical supervision, including the need for something different, something modern, and something more. For many mental health professionals, we’ve had a challenging experience of feeling unsupported or unheard by a clinical supervisor. It’s an experience that feels ever more significant when we recognize that supervisors shape us as new clinicians in the field. **It Started Out Personal** Poor supervision is how my journey started. I left graduate school with an experience of supervision that felt confusing and concerning because of an absence of boundaries. Fortunately, Christina (now my co-author and co-founder) was my next supervisor in agency work and she showed me what it was like to receive compassionate support and empowered leadership, which resulted in me meeting my full potential as a young clinician. Several years into the field, I was promoted into a supervisor role and was determined to do something different for my supervisees. **A Modern Approach to Supervision** Christina started as my supervisor and is co-founder of Supervsionary, LLC, our co-owned business focused on training and tools for providing quality clinical supervision. Christina and I both recognize our responsibility to the next generation of clinicians through our roles as mental health leaders and clinical supervisors. Having both worked in community mental health and actively participated in the professional development of dozens of green therapists, our awareness of supervision needs was intensified when we discovered that the most current well-known model of clinical supervision was developed in 2005. So much has changed since then! In response to our own work with supervisees, The Empowerment Model of Clinical Supervision was defined in 2018 and in 2019 the book was released, thus introducing The Empowerment Model of Clinical Supervision to the greater mental health community. **What is The Empowerment Model?** What does it take to show up as an effective supervisor who can empower and support others? A brief exploration of redefined roles within the supervisor and supervisee relationship is a valuable place to start. The Empowerment Model names and defines the roles of: - Self - Leader - Researcher - Teacher - Consultant - Colleague You’ll notice that the role of counselor from previous models is intentionally omitted for several reasons, including efforts to respect boundaries and avoid dual roles in the supervisory relationship. **How is this Model Different?** Beyond The Empowerment Model reflecting modern roles within a fluid model as opposed to a traditional stair-step model, our initial research findings also indicated that supervisees who were engaged in The Empowerment Model by their supervisors showed statistically significant improvement in categories of General Supervision, The Administrative Counseling Process, The Clinical Counseling Process, and The Conceptualization Process compared to the control group. **Why a Second Edition?** Respecting that things continue to change quickly within the mental health field, we felt it was time to add to the book in areas that support the ongoing development of supervisors and their supervisees. The second edition: - Recognizes Telesupervision practices as the result of the Pandemic - Offers 47 clinical vignettes instead of the original 33, with added content on navigating interpersonal difficulties with supervisees in addition to client critical incidents - Provides Author Anecdotes for added illustration of concepts and story - Introduces the Ninety Minute Clinical Supervision Framework for ongoing supervision meetings **Where Do I Learn More?** If you are curious about The Empowerment Model and its possible application to your own work as a supervisor, leader, or therapist, you’re in luck! We have several options for how you can take a deeper dive into The Empowerment Model and it’s fit for you! You can: 1. Join us for a training on The Empowerment Model through TCI on January 20, 2023, with CEs by **[registering for this course](/empowerment-model-of-clinical-supervision)** 2. Purchase the 2nd edition book at **[Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/)** (beginning January 2023) 3. **[Select self-paced](https://supervisionaryllc.thinkific.com/)** training for continued professional development 4. Explore free templates and downloads at **[the website](https://www.empowermentmodelsupervision.com/)** 5. Watch various role plays of clinical supervision topics on **[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfKd6CHS_9fxIgW3Mi-CZXA)** It’s time to take your clinical supervision and mental health leadership to the next level. We can’t wait to hear how these supervision materials have enhanced your clinical supervision work within community mental health and private practice! **Written by:** ***Khara Croswaite Brindle, MA, LPC, ACS*** Co-Owner and Co-Author (with Christina Murphy) of [**Supervisionary, LLC**](https://supervisionaryllc.thinkific.com/) **[The Empowerment Model of Clinical Supervision](http://www.empowermentmodelsupervision.com/)** - [ Clinical Insights ](/component/tags/tag/clinical-insights) ## Testimonials I completed the Telehealth Training. This training was very effective for me because it was self-paced. I was able to work at my own pace to fully grasp the information. In addition, the various graphics and explanations made retaining the information better for my learning style. I also enjoyed the small quizzes at the end that helped increase my understanding and application of the information. I will definitely recommend this course to other clinicians! Iveyana Kiara Smith This bundle of Clinical Supervision courses helped me to feel more confident as a clinical supervisor. It provided well rounded content and helped me feel more prepared for stepping into a supervisory role. I highly recommend these courses and appreciate that they are self-paced. Jessy Hainbach The Foundations for Working With Families Engaged in High Conflict Divorce, Training Video was very helpful in developing skills to navigate work with families experiencing this. Bryant Wilson The TeleMental Health Training Certificate Program was incredibly easy to navigate, with a smooth and intuitive layout that made learning stress-free. The content flowed logically, building on each section in a way that felt natural and engaging. I appreciated how clear the instructions were—everything I needed was right where I expected it to be. Ben Keyser Professional development available anytime without time restrictions! Mei Chan Enhancing Clinical Supervision: Supporting Autistic and other Neurodivergent Therapists in Clinical Settings training was absolutely wonderful! Thorough, detailed, and kept my attention. Meghan Co, LCSW-C, LICSW [View All 700+ Testimonials](/about-us/testimonials) ©2025 Telehealth Certification Institute LLC. All Rights Reserved. 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