Session Nine - Challenges in Psychotherapy Supervision
June 26, 2024
Session Nine – Content Level: Advanced
Master Topic: Challenges in Psychotherapy Supervision
Abstract: Several challenges in psychotherapy supervision including the “so-called” difficult supervisee and when lines get blurred will be discussed. Psychotherapy supervision during major life transitions, dealing with death and suicide, and legal issues will be considered. The importance of addressing exhaustion and burn-out in psychotherapy supervision will be included. There will be an opportunity to present case reports.
Objectives
After the completion of this class, participants will be able to:
After the completion of this class, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish the challenging situations in psychotherapy supervision which affect the maintenance of the alliance and the effectiveness of supervision.
- Explain how exhaustion and burn-out may impair supervisory alliances and hinder the quality of psychotherapy and supervision.
- Prepare and present case reports and process therapeutic options.
Readings
- Kennedy, K., Welton, R., Yeoman, F. (2023) Routledge, New York, NY. Supervising Individual Psychotherapy: The Guide to “Good Enough”. American Psychiatric Association Publishing, Washington, DC. Chapters 19-25 (pp. 267-361).
- McKenzie Javorka & Rebecca Campbell (2019) Advocacy Services for College Victims of Sexual Assault: Navigating Complicated Confidentiality Concerns, Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 20:3, 304-323, DOI: 10.1080/15299732.2019.1571889
Timed Outline
75 Minutes: Discussion of Book Chapter(s)
15 Minutes: Discussion of Journal Article
60 Minutes: Case Presentations
15 Minutes: Discussion of Journal Article
60 Minutes: Case Presentations
Available Credit
- 2.50 APAThe International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- 2.50 ASWB ACEThe International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), #1744, 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: 08/20/2024 – 08/20/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2.50 continuing education credits.
- 2.50 ISSTD Certificate ProgramThis program is eligible for 2.50 credits in the ISSTD Certificate Program. No certificate of completion is generated for this type of credit.