10:00 AM EST -1:00 PM EST
Description
Many therapists view supervision as a requirement for licensure, a temporary step on the path to independent practice. Yet the most effective clinicians understand that supervision is far more than a regulatory obligation; it is one of the most powerful tools for ongoing professional growth. Unfortunately, few clinicians receive formal training in how to use supervision effectively, whether as a supervisor or supervisee.
This interactive workshop explores supervision as a shared professional endeavor rather than a one-sided process. Participants will examine the characteristics of effective supervisory relationships, the responsibilities that supervisors and supervisees owe one another, and the skills that transform supervision from a reporting exercise into a meaningful opportunity for reflection, learning, and development. Through discussion, self-assessment, case examples, and role-play exercises, attendees will learn how to give and receive feedback, navigate challenges and power dynamics, identify blind spots, and foster a culture of curiosity, humility, and continuous improvement.
Designed for both seasoned clinicians and early-career professionals, this workshop challenges the notion that supervision ends at licensure and instead presents a model of lifelong consultation, reflection, and growth. Participants will leave with practical tools to strengthen supervision relationships and enhance their effectiveness as clinicians, supervisors, and professional learners.
About the Presenter:
Elan Javanfard, M.A., L.M.F.T. is a Consulting Psychotherapist focused on behavioral health redesign, a Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University, Touro University, & a lecturer related to Mindfulness, Evidence Based Practices, and Suicide Prevention. He is the Division Director for Crisis Services at Didi Hirsch Mental Health and a Board member of the Crisis Residential Association and Nefesh International. Elan is the author of Psycho-Spiritual Insights: Exploring Parasha & Psychology, a weekly blog. He lives in Los Angeles Pico Robertson community with his wife and three children and can be reached at Elan.Javanfard@gmail.com.
Learning Objectives:
- 1. Identify the shared responsibilities of supervisors and supervisees in creating an effective supervisory relationship that promotes clinical growth, accountability, and client care.
- 2. Apply strategies for using supervision more effectively, including preparation, reflection, feedback, case consultation, and professional development practices.
- 3. Recognize common barriers to effective supervision, including power dynamics, defensiveness, lack of structure, and overreliance on advice-giving, and implement approaches to address them.
- 4. Utilize supervision as a lifelong professional development tool to strengthen clinical judgment, increase self-awareness, identify blind spots, and support ongoing growth throughout ones career.
Agenda:
I. Introduction: Why Supervision Matters Beyond Licensure (20 Minutes)
II. The Foundation of Effective Supervision: A Shared Responsibility (35 Minutes)
III. The Art of Being a Great Supervisor (35 Minutes)
IV. The Art of Being a Great Supervisee (35 Minutes)
V. Common Challenges and Supervision Ruptures (30 Minutes)
VI. Closing: Supervision as a Lifelong Tool for Clinical Excellence (25 Minutes)
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
- NEFESH International, Inc. 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-0116.
- NEFESH International 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 marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
- NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
- NEFESH International 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-0048.
- Therapist Express 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-0122.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a NEFESH seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform NEFESH ahead of time by emailing secretary@nefeshinternational.org or by calling or texting 201-384-0084 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
- Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
- Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly.
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- Satisfactory Completion: Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion in your account or by clicking here
- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program