Clinical Supervision

The Integrated Developmental Model approaches clinical supervision with structured assumptions for supervisee growth across three primary levels of expertise, based on supervisee experience level. It assesses competence based on three core structures: Motivation, autonomy, and self- and other-awareness. The IDM gives both the supervisor and supervisee a framework for development and developmental processes. 

Feminist clinical supervision is grounded in feminist therapy principles, focusing on the empowerment of the supervisee, the creation of an egalitarian supervisory relationship, and the acknowledgment of the personal as political. Feminist supervision is a commitment to the infusion of social justice principles into one’s work, especially as they relate to social identities, power/privilege and marginalization. 

The systems approach to supervision contains interconnecting dimensions that create a roadmap that supervisors can use to navigate supervision. Factors of influence within supervision include: The relationship; the supervisor and supervisee; contextual dimensions; and process dimensions.

Critical Race theory refers to collective critical views of how US macrosystems are inherently racist. Critical race theory rejects colorblindness and political neutrality and prioritizes dismantling white supremacy, which operates at the direct and persistent expense of communities of color. Queer theory focuses on unlearning conditioned beliefs and reimagining identity, wellness versus sickness, psycho- pathology, gender and sexuality. 

Relational–Cultural therapy (RCT) is a form of therapy that emphasizes the importance and transformative power of our sense of self and our connection with others. RCT believes that humans naturally grow toward and through connection with others. RCT highlights the role our families, community and society play in forming our identities and beliefs about ourselves.

Attachment theory is a therapeutic perspective based on the role of attachment in our lives. Attachment is a deep, enduring bond that connects us to our loved ones another across time and space. We are believed to have attachment-styles based on the quality of our relationships with our caregivers as children. 

Refers to a systemic approach that focuses on the relationships, communication patterns, and interpersonal dynamics within a family or group, rather than just the individual. It aims to change dysfunctional, symptom-promoting interactions by viewing issues as part of a larger, interconnected social system.

Emotionally-Focused therapy (EFT) is a form of therapy that focuses on the value of engaging in emotional experiencing in the present moment. EFT believes that a safe, clarifying and meaningful connective experience has the power to heal and transform our senses of self and intimate relationships. 

Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) explores the adaptability, resilience and transformative power of our brains. IPNB focuses on our conscious mind, our relationships and our embodied brains. Our brains continue to grow and adapt across the lifespan, as they are capable of  creating new neural pathways, or new ways of thinking and relating in our lives. 

Mindfulness-based practices give us a chance to focus our attention on the present moment. When we engage in mindfulness, we experience our senses, thoughts, feelings and emotions, physical sensations, and behavior in a way curious, compassionate and nonjudgmental way. 

Somatic Therapies encompasses a group of therapies that view healing as a "bottom-up" approach that promotes mind-body connection. Somatic therapies connect with trauma-focused treatment — treatment that focuses on addressing historical-based trauma as well as active trauma symptoms.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that focuses on the relationship between our thoughts, emotions, and actions. CBT can be a powerful tool that helps us to identify and transform potential disempowering beliefs we hold about ourselves and others that may be negatively impacting our quality of life.