Here is a rough outline for the day:
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Welcome and Introduction
- Overview of objectives, agenda, and group expectations
- Icebreaker: Reflecting on your own intersectional identity as a supervisor or clinician
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Intersectional Identities in Supervision
- Definition and exploration of intersectionality in clinical supervision
- Discussion: How identity impacts the supervisor-supervisee relationship and client outcomes
- Group activity: Mapping intersectional identity influences
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Attachment Theory in the Supervisory Relationship
- Overview of attachment theory principles (secure base, safety, attunement)
- Applying attachment theory to foster trust and growth in supervision
- Role-play: Using attachment-informed strategies in challenging supervision moments
11:15 AM – 11:25 AM
Break
11:25 AM – 12:00 PM
Supervisor Self and Relational Strength
- Exploring the concept of supervisor self and its impact on supervision
- Small group discussion: Navigating power dynamics and building relational strength
- Reflective exercise: Identifying personal strengths and challenges as a supervisor
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Strengths-Based, Competency-Focused Approaches
- Shifting from a pathologizing lens to a strengths-based framework
- Practical interventions to empower supervisees
- Case study review: Developing strengths-based strategies
12:30 PM – 12:40 PM
Break
12:40 PM – 1:20 PM
Integrating Intersectionality and Attachment in Practice
- Synthesizing intersectionality, attachment theory, and supervisor self into supervision
- Interactive practice: Pair role-play on addressing identity-based challenges in supervision
1:20 PM – 1:45 PM
Group Discussion and Q&A
- Open discussion on challenges and successes in culturally responsive supervision
- Q&A session for participant questions and reflections
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Closing and Next Steps
- Recap of key takeaways
- Resources and tools for continued learning
- Participant feedback and evaluations