Fostering Counselor Development Utilizing a Social Justice Lens in Supervision

Description

Fostering counselor development in today’s sociopolitical climate requires more than traditional supervision. Supervisors who ignore systemic inequities risk overlooking critical influences on their supervisees’ growth—and on client care.

This course invites you to deepen your supervisory practice by integrating a social justice perspective that promotes inclusive counselor development. With practical strategies and real-world applications, you’ll gain tools to assess supervisee growth and empower clinicians working in diverse and evolving environments.

Dr. Candice Crawford, PhD, LMHC, is a seasoned counselor educator and licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience in clinical supervision, trauma-informed care, and multicultural competence. Drawing from her leadership in national counseling organizations and her private practice serving women of color, Dr. Crawford brings insight and credibility to the topic of social justice in supervision.

Dr. Crawford’s approach is grounded in both theory and practice. She guides participants through reflective and evidence-informed strategies to assess counselor development and incorporate social justice frameworks into supervision. Her method encourages supervisors to foster relational safety, mutual learning, and critical awareness of identity and systemic inequities.

Participants will explore the foundational components of counselor development, the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the purpose and responsibilities of supervision, and the role of social justice in supervisory relationships. The course also introduces key theories and models—including Critical Race Theory, Liberation Psychology, Intersectionality Theory, Relational Cultural Theory, the Social Justice Supervision Model, and the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC)—with guidance on applying them to real-world supervision.

Key Takeaways:

• Apply a social justice model in supervision: Learn how to integrate a justice-oriented framework that supports supervisees from all backgrounds.

• Assess counselor development effectively: Identify practical tools and perspectives for evaluating clinical growth and readiness.

• Promote equity in supervision: Enhance your supervisory relationships by recognizing systemic barriers, addressing power dynamics, and validating cultural identities.

Why This Course?

• Relevant and responsive: Designed for today’s social climate, this course helps you respond to challenges faced by new clinicians, including the impact of systemic inequities.

• Led by a recognized expert: Dr. Candice Crawford brings deep expertise in multicultural counseling, cross-racial supervision, and social justice advocacy.

• Practical and actionable: Offers more than theory—this course equips you with tangible strategies you can apply immediately in supervision.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify at least one social justice model that they can implement in supervision.

• Discuss ways in which to assess counselor development.

Step into a supervisory role that cultivates confidence, cultural awareness, and authentic counselor development. Begin your learning journey today with this powerful and timely self-study course.

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Format and Access

This is a non-interactive self-study course. Instruction consists of 1.5 hours of video instruction and a post-test.

Course Details

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: 

Course access and completion instructions.

Instructor and Disclosures

Instructor

About Candice Crawford, PhD, LMHC

Dr. Candice R. Crawford is an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Molloy College. Dr. Crawford is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New York and has worked in various capacities as a bilingual counselor working with children, adolescents, and their families. Also, she has served as a clinical supervisor and program director in outpatient substance abuse facilities. Currently, she owns a private practice in the Bronx where she works with women of color who have endured trauma. Her research interests include multicultural competence in counseling and supervision, cross-racial supervision, and social justice advocacy. She is involved in numerous research projects and has presented research findings at regional and national conferences. She has mentored students exploring the relationship between self-esteem and bilingualism. Additionally, she is active in numerous counseling associations including the counseling honor society, Chi Sigma Iota (CSI), where she is the Chapter Faculty Advisor, and was also chosen as one of CSI's international leadership fellows. Recently, she was elected Secretary-Elect for the North Atlantic Region Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NARACES). Lastly, she is involved in several school and college-wide committees at Molloy College that promotes interdisciplinary learning and collaboration, as well as promoting mentoring for faculty.

Disclosure Statement: 

The instructor(s) for this course receive compensation for their services. There are no reported conflicts of interest to disclose.

CE Hours

Credit Hours:

This course consists of 1.5 ethics continuing education hours of credit.

Counselors:

Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No, 6693.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 

Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Mental Health Counselors. #MHC-0048.

Marriage and Family Therapists: 

Many MFT licensing boards accept our courses or one of the approvals which we have from professional associations.  You can check with your board to determine if your licensing board would accept this course.

Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0135, effective May 8, 2025.

Social Workers:

Telehealth Certification Institute LLC, #1609, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 05/02/2024 – 05/02/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 ethics continuing education credits.

Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Social Workers #SW-0435.

Addiction Professionals:

This course has been approved by Telehealth Certification Institute LLC, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #193104, Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

Psychologists:

Telehealth Certification Institute LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Telehealth Certification Institute LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Psychologists #PSY-0128.

Art Therapists: 

Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Creative Arts Therapists #CAT-0093.

Other Professionals:

This course qualifies for 90 minutes of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations.  Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

This is a non-interactive, self-study course.

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