Which One Should I Choose? Selecting Your Supervision Theory

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Which One Should I Choose – Selecting Your Supervision Theory (3HR) Presented by Ericka Cables, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS

$45.00

Categories: Cultural Competence, Online Course

Course Description

Choosing a supervision model can feel like navigating a maze of theories, frameworks, and philosophies—each promising growth and structure for supervisees. This interactive three-hour webinar invites clinical supervisors to move beyond “model confusion” toward intentional, informed, and flexible supervision practice. Participants will explore multiple supervision models, reflect on personal values and contextual factors, and develop a clear, practical roadmap for selecting and adapting a model that fits their professional identity and supervision setting. Beginner and experienced clinical supervisor across helping professions are welcomed to attend.

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

Describe the theoretical foundations and guiding assumptions of several prominent supervision models.
Analyze how contextual, developmental, and relational factors influence the effectiveness of different models.
Apply a structured decision-making process to evaluate and select a supervision model aligned with personal supervision philosophy.
Design strategies to enhance supervisee engagement, learning, and professional growth within their chosen supervision model.
Develop a tangible action plan for ongoing model assessment, adaptation, and growth in supervision practice.

Social workers completing this course receive 3 Cultural Competency asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 hours of Cultural Competency continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Ericka Cables, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS

Recording Date: 03/13/2026

Course Format

NBCC ACEP # 7091, CE Training Workshops has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7091. Programs that do not qualify are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. CE Training Workshops designates this continuing education activity for 3 continuing education hours.

CE Training Workshops, LLC, #1770, 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: 08/02/2025 to 08/02/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical continuing education credits.

Meet Your Facilitator

Ericka Cables, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, is a licensed professional counselor and wellness consultant. She tailors her approach to address the unique wellness needs and cultural nuances of each individual and organization.

Through her clinical supervision, she uses supervision models that use relational, multicultural, and trauma-informed lenses with theoretical grounding in Person-Centered and Relational Cultural Therapies. She is trained in EMDR, TF-CBT, and has participated in several Train-the-Trainer learning sessions to bolster her professional growth. In conjunction with being a clinical supervisor and wellness consultant, she teaches master-level counselor interns.

Syllabus

Introduction

This course explores the foundations of clinical supervision and guides participants in selecting a supervision approach that aligns with their style, setting, and supervisee needs. Emphasis is placed on ethical practice, flexibility, and effective supervisory relationships.

Objective 1: Understand the Foundations of Clinical Supervision

Participants will examine the purpose and role of supervision, including its core functions of support, education, and evaluation. Ethical considerations in supervision will also be reviewed.

Objective 2: Review Common Supervision Models

This section provides an overview of key supervision models, including developmental models, the discrimination model, and integrative approaches. Participants will explore how each model informs supervision practice.

Objective 3: Match Supervision Theory to Practice

Participants will learn how to select and adapt supervision models based on supervisor style, supervisee developmental level, and the clinical context or setting.

Objective 4: Apply Supervision Strategies in Practice

Participants will explore practical applications of supervision theory, including providing effective feedback, managing common challenges, and building strong supervisory relationships.

Summary and Q&A

The course concludes with a review of key concepts and an opportunity for reflection and discussion to support integration into supervision practice.