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Engaging Supervisees from Equity-Deserving Communities
with Histories of Trauma

Enroll in the Online Self-Study and complete the training on your own schedule.
3 CE hours available for behavioral health clinicians

When supervisees from marginalized backgrounds show signs of anxiety, self-doubt, or disengagement, the root issue is often unaddressed trauma intertwined with systemic oppression. Without trauma-informed, culturally responsive supervision, even well-meaning guidance can unintentionally re-create harm.

This self-paced course invites supervisors to reflect deeply, respond more intentionally, and better support supervisees from equity-deserving communities. Through practical strategies and thoughtful case examples, it equips you to build stronger, safer supervisory relationships.

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Dr. Sofia Georgiadou, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S, NCC, brings both lived and professional experience to this course. As an educator, supervisor, and mental health clinician, Dr. Georgiadou specializes in trauma-informed care, culturally responsive supervision, and the lived experiences of international students, immigrants, and clinicians from marginalized communities.

Dr. Georgiadou guides participants through an engaging and empowering approach to supervision—combining intersectional awareness, trauma-informed principles, and a collaborative stance. Her method balances critical reflection with applied strategies that can be used immediately in both individual and group supervision.

This course covers trauma and systemic oppression in supervision; the impact of cultural identity, bias, and privilege on the supervisory relationship; how trauma shows up in supervisees from equity-deserving communities; and how to recognize and repair ruptures caused by microaggressions. You’ll also explore the importance of supervisor self-reflection and develop actionable responses that support supervisees' growth and well-being.

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Instructor

Dr. Sofia Georgiadou is an Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator at the University of Houston at Clear Lake’s MA in Family Therapy Program. Additionally, she teaches as an Adjunct for the Family Institute at Northwestern University and Capella University's fully online Master's in Family Therapy program. She is also the administrator of COAST’s Educators Division, the Society for the Teaching of Marriage and Family Therapy (www.stmft.coastmft.org).

Originally from Greece, Sofia develops culturally responsive MFT and Counseling courses, using an intersectional approach in her teaching and supervision. Her research experience centers on qualitative/mixed methods and survey design. Sofia seeks to understand the lived experiences of diverse groups to better support international students, immigrants, and individuals from equity-deserving communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Recognize trauma and systemic oppression in supervision: Understand how these dynamics impact equity-deserving supervisees.
  • Strengthen supervisory relationships: Use trauma-informed, culturally responsive strategies to build safety and trust.
  • Reflect with purpose: Identify your own social location, assumptions, and growth areas to reduce harm and increase effectiveness.

Why This Course?

  • Led by an expert supervisor and educator: Dr. Georgiadou brings research-backed insights and firsthand knowledge of working with culturally diverse supervisees.
  • Trauma-informed and practical: The course bridges theory with real-world application, offering tools you can use right away.
  • Trusted provider of CE training: Offered by Telehealth Certification Institute—dedicated to excellence, equity, and empowering behavioral health professionals.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define the terms trauma, systemic oppression, and equity-deserving identities in relation to clinical supervision.
  • Analyze how trauma and systemic oppression impact the supervisory relationship with supervisees from equity-deserving communities.
  • Evaluate one's own cultural biases, assumptions, and areas for growth as a supervisor working with culturally diverse supervisees and their clients.

If you’re committed to being a more effective, compassionate, and equity-centered supervisor, this self-paced training offers the insight and guidance to make meaningful change. Add it to your professional development toolkit and help transform supervision into a space of healing, learning, and growth.

Add this course to your cart to develop your skills, boost your confidence, and enhance your impact as a behavioral health professional.

This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Instruction consists of 3 hours of video instruction and a post-test.

 

Enroll in the 3 CE Online Self-Study for $75

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Availability: From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.

Who Should Attend: This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.

Teaching Methods: This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.

How to Attend: Instructions for attending and completing a course can be found here.

This program was recorded February 21, 2025.

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