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Digital Seminar

Group Supervision Success: The Ultimate Guide for Ethical, Effective and Supportive Group Leadership


Speaker:
Amie Bryant, LCSW, ACS
Duration:
6 Hours 22 Minutes
Language:
Presented in EN, subtitles in EN and FR, handouts in EN and FR
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Aug 14, 2025
Product Code:
POS150234
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

Group supervision isn’t just “individual supervision with more people.”

It’s one of the most powerful – and underutilized – tools in a supervisor’s toolkit. But most supervisors were never trained to lead it effectively.

When done right, it’s a game-changer.

You create a collaborative space where supervisees learn from each other, build confidence, and grow faster – together.

For you? Less burnout. Stronger relationships. Greater impact.

Amie Bryant has spent years training supervisors to go beyond “just supervising” and harness the unique power of group settings to mentor, lead, and shape the next generation of mental health professionals with confidence and ease.

She’ll cover it all – from foundational principles of group supervision to advanced tips for navigating group dynamics and maximizing peer-to-peer learning.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this training will equip you with practical tools and insights to elevate your supervision practice today and as your journey continues!

You’ll walk away with over 20 essential skills and tools to:

  • Guide dynamic group discussions that inspire collaboration and growth
  • Facilitate peer-to-peer learning and capitalize on shared experiences
  • Deliver effective group feedback while balancing individual needs
  • Build trust and cohesion within your supervision groups
  • Manage group challenges like conflict or disengagement with confidence
  • Foster a supportive learning environment that encourages open dialogue
  • Navigate ethical challenges unique to group settings
  • And so much more!

Plus, with case studies, worksheets, and practical tools included, this course is your all-in-one guide to mastering group supervision.
 

Don’t just supervise - lead the way, inspire growth, and transform your team.

Purchase now and make an impact!

Credit

Program Information

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All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



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NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

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Course Level: Intermediate Format: Recorded asynchronous distance. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

 

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This self-study course offers 6.0 continuing education contact hours in the Legal, Ethical and Professional Development skill group. Full attendance is required; no partial credit will be awarded for partial attendance.



Handouts

Speaker

Amie Bryant, LCSW, ACS's Profile

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Amie Bryant, LCSW, ACS, is a licensed clinical social worker and nationally recognized Approved Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of experience providing clinical supervision to mental health professionals. In addition to her psychotherapy work with adolescents and adults, Amie offers advanced training, supervision, and consultation for clinicians at all stages of their careers.

She holds a certificate in advanced clinical supervision from the Smith College School for Social Work and is a CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor. Amie has led supervision trainings and developed advanced-level workshops for experienced clinicians seeking to deepen their supervisory practice.

A former training coordinator and director of the Fort Lewis College Counseling Center, Amie also spent five years on faculty at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work. Her supervision approach is collaborative, insight-driven and grounded in real-world experience – making her an ideal guide for anyone looking to elevate their group supervision skills.
Ms. Bryant is a former training coordinator and director of the Fort Lewis College Counseling Center and spent 5 years as an adjunct faculty member for the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Amie Bryant has an employment relationship with Four Corners Counseling, LLC. and receives a speaking honorarium from Telehealth Certification Institute, Make An Impact, Smith College School of Social Work Professional Education, NASW Colorado, University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, and Adelphi University School of Social Work Continuing Education. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Amie Bryant is a member of the NASW and EMDRIA.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.

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Objectives

  1. Outline the key components of setting up effective group supervision and differentiate between the benefits and challenges of individual versus group supervision.
  2. Develop structured sessions that incorporate strategies and activities to enhance interpersonal dynamics and group cohesion.
  3. Apply various stages of group development to analyze and improve the needs and functioning of supervision groups.
  4. Integrate key facilitation techniques, including balancing process versus content, providing effective feedback, and using activities for connection to maintain group cohesion and address diverse participant roles.
  5. Identify common group challenges, such as managing monopolizing, quiet, or expert roles, by implementing actionable strategies and ethical considerations tailored to these scenarios.
  6. Apply methods for evaluating the effectiveness of group supervision, using feedback mechanisms and performance measures to assess group progress and individual development.

Outline

Fundamentals of Group Supervision: Tips for Getting Started
  • Defining Group Supervision
    • Key features and distinctions from individual supervision
    • Types of supervision groups: psycho-educational, process, team, and peer
    • Benefits, limitations, and scope of practice
    • Cost/time efficiency, multiple perspectives, peer learning, empathy
  • Effective Supervisors
    • Necessary Qualities
    • Emotional stability, empathy, cultural humility, and trauma-informed practices
    • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Creating safety, managing dynamics, providing feedback, and monitoring progress
    • Supervisor Competence and Qualifications
Setting the Frame: Practical Strategies for a Strong Start
  • Getting Started
    • Audience, considerations (discipline, theoretical orientation, developmental level)
    • Logistics (group size, location, frequency)
    • Paperwork and Agreements
    • Informed consent, supervision contracts, goal setting, and evaluation forms
  • Creating a Resource Packet
    • Supervision agendas, case conceptualization guidelines, ethics codes, etc.
  • Structuring Sessions
    • Stages of Group Development
    • Tuckman Model: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjoining
    • Session Framework
      • Arrive, Bridge, Agenda, Format, Wrap Up
    • Facilitation Techniques
      • Agenda setting, time management, check-ins, and reweaving between sessions
Group Dynamics
  • Building Cohesion
    • Yalom’s therapeutic factors: universality, altruism, catharsis, cohesion
    • Promoting interpersonal connection and feedback
  • Managing Group Roles
    • Strategies for monopolizers, quiet members, experts, and dysregulated participants
  • Addressing Conflict
    • Rupture and repair strategies, fostering trust, and revisiting group agreements
Facilitation Skills
  • Core Skills
    • Active listening, modeling vulnerability, managing power dynamics
  • Advanced Strategies
    • Parallel processes, cultural humility, co-facilitation dynamics
  • Techniques for Growth
    • Case conceptualization, video review, psycho-educational activities
Challenges and Ethical Considerations
  • Potential Challenges
    • Interpersonal dynamics, group resistance, logistical issues, ethical concerns
  • Ethical Standards
  • Confidentiality, dual relationships, cultural competence, documentation
Evaluation and Termination
  • Evaluation Methods
    • Self-reflection, feedback mechanisms, performance measures
  • Termination Strategies
    • Planned and unplanned closure, rituals for group transition
Guiding Principles and Best Practices
  • Encourage Growth and Exploration
  • Foster Individual and Collective Development
  • Model Regulation, Authenticity, and Reflection
Self-Reflection for Facilitators
  • Evaluate group dynamics, Facilitation, and Feedback
  • Address Personal Biases and Self-regulation
  • Commit to Continuous Professional Development
Closure Wrap-Up Activities
  • Reflection on Learning Objectives
  • Feedback from Participants
  • Celebration of Achievements and Transition Planning

Target Audience

  • Counsellors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • Psychotherapists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Addiction Counsellors
  • Other Mental Health Professionals

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