The Supervision Journey
An Educational and Consultation Group Series
for Mental Health Professionals
Starting Out as a Supervisor?
Interested in Supervising but Not Sure Where to Start?
Supervision is the Foundation of our Clinical Work. Join me in taking a Self-Reflective Journey in Growing into the Supervisor you Want to Be.
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You may have had amazing supervision experiences during your professional career.
You may have learned so much about how to translate what you learned into clinical practice. You may have felt supported and understood through the highs and lows. It may have helped you see the image of the clinician you could become. It may have helped fuel your passion for your clinical work.
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You may also have had painful, difficult, or confusing supervision experiences.
You may have questioned your skills or abilities. You may have feared making a mistake. You may have felt judged. You may have felt confused. You may have felt unsupported.
Through any of these experiences, you learned how valuable supervision is in shaping and supporting the clinician you became. You learned the impact that it has on your confidence, your passion, and your well-being.
Clinical Supervision is such a crucial part of our professional growth.
It makes sense that you would want to help others grow as well.
But you may also be scared to screw it up or fail at it.
You may have had a course or some training in supervision, but still feel lost.
Just like with our clinical work, taking a course or reading a book alone is not enough to prepare us for all of the diverse challenges that come with the practice of supervision. Just like in our clinical training, we need support. Examples to learn from. Someone to process the challenges with and get feedback. Just like in our clinical work, we need a philosophy to guide us.
Join me in a Journey to Grow as a Supervisor.
Leslie Crea-Kammerer, PsyD
Leslie Crea-Kammerer, PsyD
Pronouns: She, Her
I have over 20 years experience in the field of mental health, and have been licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in Illinois since 2011. I currently own my own private practice, Advanced Psychology Services, that offers therapy, testing, and consultation services in the Lakeview/Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago.
I worked at a community health center for nine years in roles ranging from clinical therapist and supervisor to Director of Training and Psychological Testing Services to Vice-President of Mental Health Services. I have also worked in hospital, school, and integrated care settings.
I am particularly passionate about clinical supervision and training, and have been fortunate to supervise staff and trainees across Doctoral Psychology, Masters Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Social Work disciplines. I have a strong appreciation for cross-disciplinary collaboration and have particular interests in the development of supervisory or administrative skills for mental health professionals, the use of reflective supervision, managing burnout or personal challenges, anti-racist approaches and social justice considerations in supervision, and juggling personal and family demands as a mental health provider or supervisor.
Supervision has always been a focal point for my own personal and professional growth. I would love to share what I have learned from the joys and challenges of my own experiences.
I would love to join you in your supervision journey.
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The Details
When: Fridays 11:00am-12:30pm (CST)
Upcoming Meeting Dates in Fall 2024: 9/6, 9/20, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15
Where: Via Zoom
Investment: $300 ($100/month paid on the first of the month) or $270 in advance
Six Meetings.
Nine Hours.
Practical Tools.
Countless Insights.
Diving Deep into Six Aspects of Mental Health Supervision:
An Introduction to Clinical Supervision and a Reflective Approach to Supervision.
Supervision Models (What Type of Supervisor Do I Want to Be?)
Self-Disclosure and Boundaries.
Managing Evaluations and Feedback.
Addressing Conflict in the Supervision Relationship.
Endings and Transitions in Supervision Relationships.
Each meeting will involve:
A chance to learn about the research and theories related to supervision
An opportunity for discussion based in our own self-reflection
Receiving practical tools to apply these ideas in our clinical supervision work
Support and the opportunity to learn from and get help with real life examples