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Supervision Simplified

Supervision Simplified

Supervision Simplified Podcast

Welcome to Supervision Simplified, the ultimate podcast for mental health clinical supervisors. Join us as we delve into the world of supervision, sharing insightful strategies, captivating stories, and thought-provoking conversations with clinicians seeking, providing, and supporting supervision. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to educate and elevate counselors, social workers, and psychologists, empowering them to serve their communities at the highest level of fidelity and service. The hosts, Valarie Harris and Dr. Amy Parks, both have impressive backgrounds and years of experience in the mental health and supervision field. Both Valarie and Amy own group mental health practices and have supervised hundreds of interns and pre-licensed clinicians. They’re working hard to make supervision simpler and more supportive. They're the gurus of all things supervision, breaking it down in a way that even your grandma could understand.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Supervision Simplified episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Supervision Simplified for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Supervision Simplified episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Supervision Simplified - How to Show Up When Life Gets Messy: Lessons in Capacity
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11/14/24 • 44 min

In this episode, Dr. Amy Parks and Valarie Harris dive deep into the concept of capacity - what it means, how it expands and contracts, and why it's a critical skill for clinicians navigating personal and professional challenges.

Valarie shares her transformative year filled with personal upheaval, professional growth, and unexpected lessons in resilience. Together, they explore how managing capacity enhances leadership, supervision, and clinician well-being, while offering practical insights for thriving in both chaotic and calm seasons.

Whether you're a supervisor, clinician, or leader, this episode will inspire and challenge you to rethink how you show up for yourself and your team.

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Supervision Simplified - Breaking the Mold: Visionary Clinical Supervision
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02/14/24 • 25 min

In this "Supervision Simplified" episode, hosts Dr. Amy Parks and Valarie Harris share their paths to becoming clinical supervisors. From their beginnings in school systems and private practice, they delve into the motivations and challenges that shaped their supervisory roles.

They discuss the complexities of licensure, the critical role of mentorship, and their commitment to improving supervision practices. This personal and insightful conversation highlights the duo's dedication to fostering growth in the clinical field.

Amy and Valarie's stories illuminate the deep impact of effective supervision and their vision for a more supportive, well-resourced future for clinicians. Join them as they invite listeners to engage and contribute to the evolving conversation on transforming clinical supervision.

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Supervision Simplified - Clinician Development: Supervision For Every Experience Level
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09/18/24 • 45 min

In this week’s episode of ‘Supervision Simplified’, we explore the supervision tactics and approaches to succeed with colleagues at any level of their professional development.

From interns to more experienced clinicians, we break down the clear goals, expectations and best practices for supervisory success - no matter what career stage your supervisee finds themselves.

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Supervision Simplified - The Importance Of Supervisory Assessments
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04/03/24 • 38 min

Are you using assessments to bridge the gap in knowledge and understanding with your supervisees? What important insights can these assessments provide and how can you use them to craft a better supervisory relationship?

In today’s episode, Dr. Amy Parks and Valarie Harris focus on the importance of outside-specific assessments, how to utilize them across your supervisory process, and why continued assessments should be the ‘gold standard’ best practice.

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Supervision Simplified - Ethics In Supervision: Building Trust And Boundaries
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05/01/24 • 43 min

We all understand that being ethically sound is one of the most important cornerstones of our profession. Ethical lapses, whether unintentional or not, can have wide-ranging effects on our clients and erode the trust and efficacy of our professional interactions. Instilling a strong sense of ethical duty in our supervisees is therefore essential to elevating our industry.

In this episode of “Supervision Simplified,” Dr. Amy Parks and Valerie Harris discuss the importance of ethics in both the clinical setting and our supervisory relationships, revealing some of the more shocking ethical situations they’ve encountered and how best to avoid these ethical pitfalls.

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In this episode of Supervision Simplified, Dr. Amy Parks and Valarie Harris reflect on their transformative experience at the Masters Conference in Oxford, England.

The duo shares insights from learning under world-renowned trauma experts like Dr. Gabor Maté, Dan Siegel, and Janina Fisher, while exploring the profound impact of being physically present in the room with fellow professionals from around the globe.

Tune in to hear about their journey, the lessons learned, and why expanding your training beyond borders can be a game-changer in clinical supervision.

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Supervision Simplified - Supervising The Supervisors: Finding Your Supervision Style
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07/24/24 • 38 min

In today’s episode of “Supervision Simplified”, we take a deep dive into supervision ‘styles’ and how to find the supervision models that support your goals and supervisory relationships.

We also explore the distinctions between LMFTs and LPCs and dive into the nuances of supervising interns versus those nearing licensure.

Join us for this very insightful and beneficial topic, which we hope will enrich your supervisory roles.

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Supervision Simplified - Becoming An Empowered Supervisionary w/ Khara Croswaite Brindle
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07/17/24 • 39 min

In today’s episode of “Supervision Simplified”, we are thrilled to welcome our good friend and colleague, Khara Croswaite Brindle, co-founder of the Empowerment Model and the Electronic Supervision Record (ESR), a revolutionary online platform for mental health professionals and financial therapists.

We explore Khara’s fantastic book, ‘The Empowerment Model of Clinical Supervision’, which showcases a dynamic five-part model that supports and empowers both supervisors and supervisees with the central question “What do you look for in a supervisor?”.

We also discuss effective leadership, entrepreneurship in our field, and the vital importance of continued education in helping support the next generation of supervisees. We loved this conversation with Khara and can’t wait to share it with you all!

About Our Guest

Khara Croswaite Brindle, MA, LPC, ACS, CFT-I is passionate about giving people aha moments that create goosebumps and catalyze powerful action. Khara began her career working within community mental health before becoming a supervisor to newly graduated clinicians serving at-risk youth and families. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, and owner of a private practice in Lafayette, Colorado.

Khara offers a variety of resources to support fellow mental health and financial therapist professionals to turn pain points into possibilities, including engaging training, Financial Therapy, online courses, Medicaid Mastery, sup of sup, and professional consultation.

Connect With Khara

https://www.empowermentmodelsupervision.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/supervisionary-llc

https://www.instagram.com/supervisionary_llc

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In this episode of ‘Supervision Simplified’, we are talking about all things CSD - The Clinical Supervision Directory!

With its core mission to connect supervision seekers with competent supervisors, the CSD is an invaluable resource for everyone looking to connect in our industry.

You’ll hear Dr. Amy Park's motivation for creating the CSD, having found the difficulties many face in even finding a supervisor, and how this unique centralized platform is helping graduates easily find quality supervisors to help elevate their emerging careers.

Beyond connecting Clinicians, the CSD is also a platform focused on community, advice, and leadership skills designed to optimize the future of mental health treatment and therapy.

Be sure to check out the Clinical Supervision Directory at https://the-csd.com today!

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Join us for the first episode of "Supervision Simplified" with hosts Dr. Amy Parks and Valarie Harris as they kick off a groundbreaking journey into the heart of clinical supervision.

This isn't just another podcast; it's a mission to revolutionize how mental health professionals engage with supervision. With stories from the trenches, innovative strategies, and insights from years of experience, Amy and Valarie aim to empower clinicians to elevate their practice and impact their communities like never before.

Whether you're a seasoned supervisor or new to the field, "Supervision Simplified" promises practical advice, shared experiences, and a community passionate about redefining mentorship in mental health. Get ready to be inspired and join the supervision revolution.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Supervision Simplified have?

Supervision Simplified currently has 30 episodes available.

What topics does Supervision Simplified cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Podcasts, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on Supervision Simplified?

The episode title 'Breaking the Mold: Visionary Clinical Supervision' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Supervision Simplified?

The average episode length on Supervision Simplified is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of Supervision Simplified released?

Episodes of Supervision Simplified are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Supervision Simplified?

The first episode of Supervision Simplified was released on Feb 12, 2024.

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