The primary objective of the supervisor is to train the supervisee to respect the integrity and promote the welfare of the client. With this in mind, it is important that the supervisor be sure that the supervisee's activities are commensurate with his level of competence skill and experience. In this seminar, you will examine the how to become a well-trained supervisor in Play Therapy.

Course Content

A. Importance of the Supervision Relationship
     1. Focus on Client Care
     2. Legal Liability
B. Roles and Responsibility of the Supervisor
     1. Guidance, Direction and Insight
     2. Evaluate knowledge and skills
C. Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisee
     1. Networking
     2. Build Resources
     3. Collect information for handouts
     4. Document Precisely, concisely and professionally
     5. Seek out a Supervisor
     6. Gain information to act upon input given by Supervisor
     7. Maintain records
D. Supervision Process
     1. Stage One
          a. Dependence
          b. Supportive
          c. Focus on learning
     2. Stage Two
          a. Supervisee gains confidence
          b. Sharing
     3. Stage Three
          a. Supervisee is working fairly independently
          b. Relationship is more Collegial
E. Ethical and Legal Considerations
     1. State Licensure Rules and Laws
     2. Liability Standards