Why Clinical Supervision Matters (and Why We Built a 40-Hour Training You’ll Actually Want to Take)
A sneak peek at our 40-Hour Clinical Supervisor Training!
WisePractice Reflection: What does it really mean to be a clinical supervisor? Why Clinical Supervision Matters (and Why We Built a 40-Hour Training You’ll Actually Want to Take)
Course Modules at a Glance
Our training follows the WisePractice Tree Metaphor, where each stage of growth reflects the foundations and skills of supervision.
MODULE 1: ROOTS - Foundations of Supervision (8 hours)
Grounding Knowledge, Theory, and Professional Identity
Lesson 1: Introduction to Clinical Supervision
Lesson 2: Supervision Models and Frameworks
Lesson 3: Focus Areas of Supervision
Lesson 4: Supervisory Roles and Identity
MODULE 2: TRUNK - Ethical Foundations and Professional Responsibility (6 hours)
Core Ethical Principles and Legal Framework
Lesson 5: Core Ethical Principles
Lesson 6: Boundaries and Dual Relationships
Lesson 7: Supervisor Liability and Risk Management
MODULE 3: BRANCHES - Methods and Multicultural Practice (8 hours)
Diverse Approaches and Cultural Responsiveness
Lesson 8: Core Supervision Methods and Techniques
Lesson 9: Supervision Formats and Modalities
Lesson 10: Multicultural and Culturally Responsive Supervision
MODULE 4: PRUNING - Evaluation and Quality Assurance (6 hours)
Assessment, Gatekeeping, and Professional Standards
Lesson 11: Assessment and Evaluation
Lesson 12: Feedback and Difficult Conversations
Lesson 13: Gatekeeping and Remediation
MODULE 5: CANOPY - Administration and Technology (6 hours)
Structure, Documentation, and Digital Integration
Lesson 14: Supervision Plans and Contracts
Lesson 15: Documentation and Time Management
Lesson 16: Technology Integration
MODULE 6: GROWTH - Integration and Professional Development (6 hours)
Synthesis, Implementation, and Ongoing Development
Lesson 17: Supervision Across Settings
Lesson 18: Supervisor Development and Self-Care
Lesson 19: Integration and Implementation
Supervision is one of the most impactful — and often most misunderstood — roles in our profession. It’s not just about oversight. It’s about growth, ethics, power, and relationships.
Whether you’re an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in Texas considering becoming a board-approved supervisor, or you’ve been supervising for years but feel like you could use renewed clarity and support, here’s the truth: supervision shapes the future of our field.
And that’s exactly why we created the WisePractice Institute 40-Hour Clinical Supervision Training.
More Than Just a CE Requirement
Yes, Texas requires a 40-hour training for board-approved supervisor designation. But we knew this course had to be more than a checkbox.
That’s why we designed a layered learning experience that blends real-world tools with reflection, humor, and heart.
Inside the course you’ll find:
Our Supervisor’s Companion Workbook— your A-to-Z guide, built to support reflection, planning, and real application long after the training ends.
Didactic Presentations — Clear, board-aligned slide presentations with downloadable slide decks for easy reference.
Podcast-style conversations where we (DeLinda & Chelsea) talk honestly about what supervision really looks like — from both sides of the chair.
Demonstrations and role plays that show supervision in action, not just theory.
Every component is created to support you in a way that’s relational, realistic, and deeply grounded in clinical work.
What We Cover
We’ll walk you through six engaging modules covering the essentials — ethics, documentation, and board rules — as well as the challenges you don’t often see addressed in CE courses:
Gatekeeping and power dynamics
Cultural humility in supervision
Navigating supervisee challenges (and your own)
Supervisor burnout — and how to stay grounded
Building a strong, ethical supervisory alliance
And yes — we’ll also share some of our own supervision stories: the awkward, the formative, and the ones that changed us for the better.
Who This Training Is For
This course is designed for:
LPCs, LMFTs, and LCSWs in Texas preparing to become board-approved supervisors.
Seasoned supervisors who want a refresher, more confidence, or new tools to stay grounded and effective.
Clinicians supervising in various settings, including schools, nonprofits, group practices, or private practice settings, who want practical support rooted in both research and lived experience.
Why It Matters
Clinical supervision isn’t just about paperwork or passing along skills. It’s where future clinicians learn how to be ethical, competent, and compassionate professionals. Done well, it strengthens our field — and supports supervisors, too.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
If you’re ready to become the kind of supervisor you always needed (or the kind of supervisor your supervisees deserve), we’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Together, let’s take the next step in shaping supervision with clarity, care, and community.
In gratitude and community,
DeLinda & Chelsea
WisePractice Institute Cofounders
