"What we know matters,
but who we are matters more."
-Brene Brown
My approach to supervision
As a clinical supervisor, I primarily use an integrative approach to supervision that focuses on relationally focused psycho-dynamic model. My method is developmental and incorporates principles from relational psychoanalysis. I use a collaborative model that supports supervisees in strengthening the skills and talents they already have while also challenging them to develop their clinical skills and theoretical rationale in new ways.
This supervision model offers support by combining training in Administrative Effectiveness, Professional Identity, and Clinical Skills. It emphasizes the therapeutic process and encourages the self-reflection of the supervisee as they interact with clients. In this collaborative approach, both supervisors and supervisees utilize their strengths while developing language and confidence for their therapeutic experiences. The primary goal is to enhance the therapist's self-awareness, with a focus on inclusivity, diversity, and social justice, considering contextual factors.
I use a narrative approach to help clients understand their past beliefs and how these affect their current selves and relationships. This process aims to heal and empower them to create a future that reflects their true values and ethics.