Reflective supervision is a powerful and essential practice within the mental health profession, designed to address the growing concerns of clinician burnout, secondary trauma, and the complexities of providing high-quality care. This course aims to solve the pressing issues of clinician well-being and the need for continuous professional development by offering a structured approach to reflective supervision. It addresses the challenges faced by mental health professionals in their daily practice, providing them with the tools and insights necessary to enhance their reflective practices, reduce stress, and improve their therapeutic effectiveness.

This course is ideal for mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, and therapists, at various stages of their careers. Whether you are a seasoned clinician looking to deepen your supervisory skills or a new professional seeking to incorporate reflective practices into your routine, this course offers valuable insights and practical strategies to elevate your practice to the next level. Participants will engage with innovative approaches and evidence-based techniques to foster a reflective environment that supports personal and professional growth.

The primary purpose of this course is to address the widespread issue of clinician burnout and the need for continuous professional development within the mental health field. Reflective supervision provides a solution by offering a structured process that supports mental health professionals in managing the emotional demands of their work, enhancing their self-awareness, and improving their therapeutic skills.

This course is designed for mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, counselors, and therapists, who are seeking to enhance their supervisory skills and reflective practices. It is suitable for practitioners at all levels, from those newly entering the field to experienced clinicians looking to refine their approach. If you are reasonably familiar with the challenges of clinician burnout and the importance of self-care, this course will take your understanding and skills to the next level by providing advanced strategies and insights. This course introduces new and helpful approaches to reflective supervision, drawing on recent research, innovative techniques, and practical experiences from the field. It incorporates evidence-based practices and insights that extend beyond the traditional knowledge base of mental health professionals, offering fresh perspectives and actionable strategies to enhance reflective supervision.

Participants engaging in this course can expect to gain a deeper understanding of reflective supervision and its impact on clinician well-being and professional development. Practical learning objectives include developing skills to create a reflective environment, applying evidence-based techniques to reduce burnout, and enhancing self-awareness and therapeutic effectiveness. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the tools to implement reflective supervision practices that support their personal and professional growth. Implementing reflective supervision practices is essential for clinicians to address the problem of burnout and secondary trauma. By fostering a reflective environment, clinicians can enhance their self-awareness, improve their therapeutic skills, and provide higher-quality care to their clients. These changes are critical for sustaining a healthy and effective mental health practice, ultimately benefiting both the clinician and their clients.

This course includes 1.5+ hours of video training, a post-test and an evaluation.

This course was recorded September 20, 2024.

Upon completion of this training, professionals will be able to do the following:

• Explain the principles and benefits of reflective supervision in mental health practice.
• Illustrate the application of evidence-based techniques to create a reflective supervisory environment.
• Assess the impact of reflective supervision on clinician well-being and therapeutic effectiveness.

Amy Smitke, LISW-S, LICDC

Amy Smitke, LISW-S, LICDC, is a dedicated professional with a passion for advancing mental health practice. With a background in Social Work and Psychology, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the realm of mental health supervision. She is the CEO and Founder of Motivated Wellness Solutions LLC and Coaching Upwards, and the Co-Founder of TheraVault LLC.

Drawing from years of experience in mental health and substance use, Amy understands the critical role that effective supervision plays in nurturing the growth and success of mental health professionals. She believes that a well-structured supervision curriculum is the cornerstone of a thriving mental health program and mental health professionals in all areas. She has created numerous tools and resources specifically related to supervision, such as the Leading With Excellence: The Ultimate Supervision Curriculum for Mental Health Professionals, Empowering Minds Dynamic Conversation Starter Cards, Supervision Trackers, Supervision Guides, and The Launch Your Supervision Practice Workshop. She has a passion for improving the lives of mental health professionals through quality supervision.

Credit Hours: CEs provided with this course include 1.5 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 this course would be accepted by your licensing board.

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 clinical 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.

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.

To receive your certificate of completion you must complete the course in its entirety.

Online courses are completed by registering, logging in, navigating to your course using the menu (My Courses – the Course Title), completing all of the modules, completing and passing the post-test, and completing the course evaluation. Participants have 6 months from registration to access and complete online self-study courses.

Live Webinar courses are completed by registering, logging in to this website, navigating to your course using the menu (My Courses – the Course Title), attending the full course via webinar, submitting your attendance, and completing the post-test and course evaluation online.

Psychologists and other professionals seeking CE credit through our approval with the American Psychological Association are asked, but not required, to complete the course evaluation before obtaining their certificate of completion, however passing a post-test for online self-study courses and live webinars, and submitting one's attendance for live on-site and live webinars is required.

You can receive your certificate of completion by logging onto this website, navigating to the course using the menu (My Courses – the Course Title), scroll to the bottom of your course, and click on your certificate to either download it or print it.

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Cancellation Policy

Refunds are offered within the first 30 days for courses which have not been completed.  There is a 10% service fee for refunds.

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This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.

Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.

This program was recorded September 20, 2024

You have six months to access online courses from the time of purchase.