Colorado Post-Graduate Supervision & National Supervision of Supervision

Post-graduate supervision for licensure in Colorado

$95 hourly. Supervision for licensure in Colorado. 

    • Consults on curriculum vitae 

    • Consults on contract negotiations 

    • Private practice support 

    • Consults on cross-cultural practice 

    • Consults on self-of-clinician 

    • Consults on culture-of-clinician 

    • Consults on relations-of-clinician 

    • Consults on politics-of-clinician 

    • Consults on profession-of-clinician 

    • Consults on sequential practice 

    • Clinician identity development  

    • Case literature reviews 

    • Theory-based case consults 

    • Scholarship support 

    • On-going advanced skills development & support 

    • Recommendation letters/reference inclusion 

    • Support for advancement of theory 

    • Endorsement of hours 

    • 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

    • Consults on philosophy of supervision

    • Consults on theory of supervision

    • Consults on manuscript preparation

    • Consults on support of scholarship

    • Consults on applied supervision

    • Consults on cross-cultural supervision

    • Consults on self-of-supervisor

    • Consults on culture-of-supervisor

    • Consults on relations-of-supervisor

    • Consults on politics-of-supervisor

    • Consults on profession-of-supervisor

    • Consults on relations-of-supervisor

    • Networking opportunities

    • Professional development support

    • Recommendation letters/reference inclusion

    • Endorsement of hours

    • 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.

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