Clinicians enter supervision eager to build skills, but professional identity development often receives less attention than technical competence. Without intentional support in this area, supervisees may struggle with burnout, role confusion, or difficulty finding their place in the field.

This workshop equips supervisors with strategies to help clinicians-in-training move beyond task-focused learning toward deeper professional reflection. Participants will explore ways to guide supervisees in identifying their preferred practice approaches, clarifying their ideal client populations, and building authentic therapeutic relationships from this foundation. Drawing on my experience directing Our Therapy Lab, a student-run clinic, I will share practical supervision structures, reflection prompts, and case examples that support supervisees in developing a confident, grounded, and values-driven professional identity.

What is the impact of white supremacy and other systems of oppression on our profession? The primary focus of this course is to equip participants with strategies to confront and decolonize their clinical practice and treatment of clients. Through engaging lecture, small group discussions, and case vignettes, participants will have the opportunity to gain insight into the ways oppressive systems shape our practice. The presenter will delve into practical, anti-oppressive approaches and interventions that clinicians can incorporate into their clinical mental healthcare practice. By fostering open dialogue and utilizing real-life case scenarios, participants will have the opportunity to actively apply their learning to their practice.