Infusing Postmodernism into Mental Health Supervision: Solution Focused Supervision

Description

Traditional supervision models don’t always offer the flexibility today’s therapists need—especially in a telehealth world where clinicians face complex cases without straightforward solutions. This course offers a transformative approach that honors the therapist’s voice, intuition, and strengths.

In this one-hour self-paced training, you’ll discover how postmodern principles can reframe the supervisory relationship and empower supervisees to become confident problem-solvers. Whether you're new to supervision or looking to deepen your skills, this course offers a refreshing lens worth exploring.

Dr. Paula J. Britton, PhD, LPCC-S, a licensed psychologist and professor at John Carroll University, brings over 28 years of experience in counselor education, clinical supervision, and private practice. As a nationally recognized speaker and trainer, Dr. Britton provides grounded, relatable, and practical guidance on supervision from both academic and applied perspectives.

Dr. Britton integrates postmodern supervision theory with solution-focused methods and the concept of “companioning” to encourage authentic, collaborative supervisory relationships. This course emphasizes curiosity, strengths-based conversations, and empowering supervisees to uncover their own solutions.

You’ll explore the foundational concepts of postmodernism, the structure and tools of Solution Focused Supervision (such as scaling and miracle questions), and how to apply the concept of “companioning” to develop egalitarian and supportive supervision relationships. Real-life roleplay examples demonstrate the subtle shifts that make a powerful impact in supervision.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand postmodern supervision principles: Learn how these theories shift the focus from deficits to possibilities.

• Apply solution-focused tools: Watch a session unfold and understand how to ask questions that amplify change.

• Build meaningful relationships: Embrace the concept of “companioning” to create trust and collaboration in supervision.

Why this course?

• Expert instructor with real-world credibility: Dr. Britton has trained thousands of supervisors and brings decades of experience in clinical and academic settings.

• Fresh lens on supervision: This course introduces a contemporary approach that enhances, rather than replaces, traditional models.

• Built for today’s clinicians: The tools and techniques are tailored for supervisors working in dynamic, often virtual, environments.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the basic tenets of postmodernism and Solution Focused Supervision.

• Observe and summarize a role-played session of Solution Focused Supervision that demonstrates the structure of the session.

• Experience the concept of companioning as it relates to Solution Focused Supervision.

Step into a supervision model that values the unique stories, insights, and capabilities of every therapist. Join this engaging course and discover how postmodern and solution-focused practices can bring clarity, confidence, and creativity to your supervision work.

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Format and Access

This is a non-interactive self-study course. Instruction consists of 1 hour 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 Dr. Paula J. Britton, PhD, LPCC-S, licensed psychologist (Ohio)

Paula J. Britton is a professor in the Dept. of Counseling at John Carroll University. She has been the Coordinator of the Practicum/Internship program there for over 28 years. She is also a psychologist in private practice, and the owner/presenter for a supervision training business in the state of Ohio. She has presented over 100 workshops locally and nationally. She has a plethora of publications in the areas of supervision, LGBTQ issues in counseling and counselor education.

Dr. Paula Britton's instructor information

Disclosure Statement: 

The instructor 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 continuing education hour 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 clinical continuing education credit.

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, effective 2/23/2021. 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 60 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.

Accommodations and Policies

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