
Colorado Post-Graduate Supervision & National Supervision of Supervision
Post-graduate supervision for licensure in Colorado
$95 hourly. Supervision for licensure in Colorado.
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Consults on curriculum vitae
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Consults on contract negotiations
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Private practice support
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Consults on cross-cultural practice
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Consults on self-of-clinician
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Consults on culture-of-clinician
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Consults on relations-of-clinician
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Consults on politics-of-clinician
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Consults on profession-of-clinician
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Consults on sequential practice
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Clinician identity development
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Case literature reviews
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Theory-based case consults
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Scholarship support
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On-going advanced skills development & support
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Recommendation letters/reference inclusion
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Support for advancement of theory
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Endorsement of hours
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On-going post-licensure support
Mentorship for approved supervisor designation
$125 hourly. Mentorship for approved supervisor designation.
Commitment to 36 mentorship consults over the span of 18 months.
- Consults on curriculum vitae
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Consults on philosophy of supervision
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Consults on theory of supervision
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Consults on manuscript preparation
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Consults on support of scholarship
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Consults on applied supervision
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Consults on cross-cultural supervision
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Consults on self-of-supervisor
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Consults on culture-of-supervisor
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Consults on relations-of-supervisor
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Consults on politics-of-supervisor
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Consults on profession-of-supervisor
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Consults on relations-of-supervisor
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Networking opportunities
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Professional development support
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Recommendation letters/reference inclusion
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Endorsement of hours
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On-going post-designation support
What to anticipate & standardized supervision sources
Supervision goes beyond case consultation, fostering professional growth, clinical competence, and adherence to systemic therapy principles. Here’s what supervision includes:
A Clear, Structured Framework
- Supervision Contract – Outlines expectations, ethical responsibilities, goals, and logistics.
- Regular Meetings – Typically weekly or biweekly, ensuring consistency and accountability.
- Developmental Approach – Tailors supervision to the supervisee’s skill level, from novice to advanced practitioner.
Systemic and Reflective Supervision
- Encourages systemic thinking, examining relational patterns rather than just individual pathology.
- Uses reflective practice, helping supervisees develop self-awareness and professional identity.
Ethical and Legal Compliance
- Ensures adherence to AAMFT Code of Ethics and legal standards.
- Guides supervisees in managing ethical dilemmas (e.g., dual relationships, confidentiality).
- Models and reinforces cultural humility and responsiveness in therapy.
Parallel Process and Use of Self
- Encourages supervisees to examine their personal biases, emotional reactions, and self-of-the-therapist issues.
- Supports professional identity development while maintaining a balance between challenge and support.
Feedback and Evaluation
- Provides structured, ongoing feedback - balancing encouragement with constructive critique.
- Encourages supervisees to engage in self-assessment and goal-setting.
Emphasis on Diversity and Inclusivity
- Integrates cultural, gender, and identity considerations into supervision discussions.
- Encourages critical thinking about power dynamics in therapy and supervision.
- Promotes culturally responsive interventions in diverse client systems.
Supervisor's Role as Mentor
- Supports professional development while upholding ethical and competency standards.
- Identifies and addresses areas of concern proactively, ensuring client welfare.
- Encourages lifelong learning and professional growth beyond licensure.
Popularized literature supports effective AAMFT-approved supervision by integrating systemic, ethical, & developmental perspectives. Standardized sources include:
Core AAMFT Supervision Texts
Bernard, J. M., & Goodyear, R. K. (2018). Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision (6th ed.).
Todd, T. C., & Storm, C. L. (2014). The Complete Systemic Supervisor: Context, Philosophy, and Pragmatics (2nd ed.).
Falender, C. A., & Shafranske, E. P. (2020). Clinical Supervision: A Competency-Based Approach (2nd ed.).
AAMFT Supervision Guidelines & Ethical Standards
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). (2019). AAMFT Approved Supervision Handbook.
AAMFT Code of Ethics (2022)
Supervision Models & Theoretical Foundations
Watkins, C. E. Jr. (2015). The Supervisory Alliance: A Half Century of Theory, Practice, and Research in Critical Perspective. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 69(1), 39-62.
Holloway, E. (1995). Clinical Supervision: A Systems Approach.
Borders, L. D., & Brown, L. L. (2005). The New Handbook of Counseling Supervision.
Self-of-the-Clinician & Parallel Process
Aponte, H. J., & Kissil, K. (2016). The Person of the Therapist Training Model: Mastering the Use of Self.
Hess, A. T. (2011). Psychotherapy Supervision: Theory, Research, and Practice (2nd ed.).
Cultural & Ethical Competence in Supervision
Falender, C. A., & Shafranske, E. P. (2021). Culturally Responsive Supervision and Training: Diverse Perspectives and Practical Applications.
Hardy, K. V., & Bobes, T. (2016). Culturally Sensitive Supervision and Training: Diverse Perspectives and Practical Applications.