Training Summary: Provide a couple sentences summary (content themes/training techniques, and how this training is relevant to working with children who live in out of home care)

This course will provide an overview and introduction to the basics of Clinical Supervision for those who may be new to (or preparing to step into) the role. We will begin with an overview of legal and ethical responsibilities of clinical supervisors and best practices in the structure and approach to supervision. Participants will then have an opportunity to discuss some of the most common challenges for new supervisors, including creating a coherent supervisory approach, assessing supervisees areas for growth, and navigating challenges in the supervisory relationship. Participants will end the day with an opportunity for self-assessment and creating a professional development growth plan for continued learning.

Class Objectives: (what knowledge, ideas or skills will participants explore, learn, and practice during the training)

• Participants will be able to identify the legal responsibilities of a Clinical Supervisor 
• Participants will be able to navigate the 3 most common challenges of new supervisors 
• Participants will be able to identify 2 key strengths and 2 challenges of their supervision style 

How can participants utilize their new skills and knowledge after the training to reinforce their learning?

1.       Participants will create and launch a professional development growth plan to continue their supervisory skills and learning

2.       Participants will identify and curate their own approach to supervision and discuss this approach with their supervisor for feedback