CARE Counseling In-House Supervision Training Program

The CARE Counseling Supervision Training is approved by the MN Boards of Psychology, Behavioral Health & Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapy  and  Social Work for 50 CE hours for LP’s, LPCC’s, LMFT’s & LICSW’s!!

CARE Counseling is also approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CARE maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Overview of  CARE Counseling Supervision Training

  • CARE is excited to launch an internal supervision training program to support CARE’s dedication and investment in the learning and development of our team!
  • All independently licensed team members are welcome to attend to earn CE hours.
  • Trainings occur on Tuesdays from 12-1pm via Zoom.
  • The weekly live Zoom webinars are free of cost and limited to CARE Counseling team members.
  • One (1) CE credit hour is available each week for independently licensed team members that attend the full training hour.
  • For LMFT’s: The program is approved for the required 3 hours of ethics CE, the required 4 hours of Supervision CE (for Board-Approved Supervisors) and 4 hours of Cultural Competency CE.  The program, when completed, can be used to meet the 30-hour training requirement found in Minn. Rule 5300.0160

Overview of  CARE Counseling Supervision Training

Dec Series: Module Seven – Supervision Methods 

      • First Week, 11/26: Evidence Based Practices​​

        • Learning Objectives:
          • Describe the importance of evidence-based practice in supervision 

          • Name evidence-based interventions and approaches in supervision

      • Second Week, 12/3: Structured/Unstructured Approaches    
        • Learning Objectives:
          • Describe structured vs. unstructured approaches  

          • Identify considerations for using unstructured versus structured approaches 

      • Third Week, 12/10: Observation, Feedback, Reflective Practices      
        • Learning Objectives:
          • Describe methods and interventions for direct observation 

          • Identify approaches for effective written feedback  

          • Describe methods and interventions for reflective practice 

      • Fourth Week, 12/17: Group Supervision/Consult   ​​
        • Learning Objectives:
          • Describe the benefits and dynamics of group supervision  

          • Define the role of supervisor within group supervision   

          • Describe factors and approaches that underlie effective group supervision 

Other Details:

  • The presentations are designated for psychologists and independently licensed providers (LP, LPCC, LMFT, LICSW).
  • Level of programming is introductory: assumes minimal familiarity with the topic.
  • Post-training you will receive an evaluation typeform to provide any feedback.
  • After each training you attend, please complete a CE request form to receive your certificate of attendance.
      • It is the responsibility of each learner to verify that continuing education earned at CARE or elsewhere meets the requirements for their State and individual license.
  • For those interested to track their CE hours towards applying to become a board-approved supervisor, a tracking spreadsheet can be requested from: training@care-clinics.com
  • Licensed staff who are interested in becoming a Supervisor Candidate (supervising CARE practicum students while working toward board approval) can review eligibility criteria and apply here
  • For additional questions/concerns and any accommodation requests, please reach out to training@care-clinics.com

About the Supervision Training Instructor: 

Meg Spires is a social worker, psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and is currently the Associate Director of Training at CARE Counseling. She has over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, supervision, and training, previously through the Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Center, the University of Minnesota-Boynton Mental Health Clinic, and the Autism Society of Minnesota. As a psychotherapist, she specializes in supporting members of the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as those experiencing chronic illness, grief, or trauma. She has provided individual and group supervision to trainees, pre-independently licensed and licensed professionals, and developed and coordinated training programs for clinical trainees and emerging supervisors.

The speakers of these trainings have indicated no conflicts of interest and there is no commercial support for this training.