Infusing Postmodernism into Mental Health Supervision: Solution Focused Supervision

Description

This course does not offer CE Credits. The same course is available for purchase and offers 1 CE hour for behavioral health clinicians.  See "related products" below.

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 program and consists of an hour of video instruction and an evaluation.

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

This course does not offer CE credits, just great content.

The same course is available for purchase and offers 1 CE hour for behavioral health clinicians.  See "related products" below.

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

Participants may request a printed version of their certificate of completion to be delivered by mail. A shipping/handling fee of $6.95 will be charged per request. Shipping internationally may require an additional charge.

Accommodations and Policies

Close Captioning is available for live webinars and recorded video presentations.

You can click on the following links to view our policies:

• Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities.
• Cancellation Policy
• Grievance Policy
• Support Options
• Disclosure Statement