Social Worker and Counselor Supervision

August 18, 2011
9:00 AM – 4:15 PM
6 CEU - fulfills supervision requirements
Location: 1947 College Road, 115 Stillman Hall
REGISTER (fees vary and can be found on the registration form)

This full day, interactional workshop covers the essential aspects of supervision, explores models of supervision, identifies the characteristics of effective supervisors, examines potential ‘diversity’ issues which could impact the development of relationships, and presents techniques and best practices of training in supervision. 

• Describe the major models of supervision for social work and be able to identify personal supervisory ‘styles’ based on the models
• Articulate the values that drive social work and the helping profession and reflect on these as they apply to individual professional situations
• Define the characteristics of effective supervisors in today’s workplaces
• Understand the supervisor’s role regarding education and training and how to balance this aspect with administrative and supportive supervision
• Know the importance of giving and receiving feedback and its application to ongoing professional development
• Examine sources of ‘diversity’ that impact supervisor-supervisee and worker-client relationships
• Identify the principles of adult learning and understand the 4 learning styles and their application to supervision, training and development
• Understand the boundaries that define professional relationships (supervisor-supervisee, supervisee-client, etc.)
• Understand the importance of developing critical thinking skills in supervisees and know how to use ‘socratic’ questioning to enhance critical thinking skills

Presenter biography:
Presenter: Ruth McMonagle, MSSA, MBA, is President of Resource Management Associates. Ruth has been an independent trainer and consultant for over twenty years, specializing in management/supervisory training and increasing personal effectiveness. Ruth worked for 13 years in child welfare in many capacities, from caseworker to executive director.