Culturally Responsive Supervision: Ethics, Relational Cultural Theory, and Social Justice

Focus

This expanded 6-hour training delves into the intersection of ethics, relational cultural theory (RCT), and social justice in supervision. Participants will gain tools to navigate systemic inequities, oppression, and cultural dynamics in the current social climate, while upholding ethical standards. Supervisors will learn to create empowering relationships with supervisees and guide them in advocating for themselves and their clients.

Duration

6 Hours

Outline

1. Updated Ethics and Rules in Supervision (2 hours)

• Key Updates:
  • Review the latest changes in Texas LPC rules and ethical standards, including documentation, dual relationships, and supervisee responsibilities.
  • Discuss implications of these updates for supervisors working with diverse supervisees.
• Practical Applications:
  • Explore supervision challenges with an ethical lens, focusing on cultural and systemic complexities.
• Case Studies:
  • Apply updated rules to real-world scenarios, particularly those involving cultural competence and social justice issues.

2. Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) in Supervision (2 hours)

• RCT Principles and Application:
  • Introduction to the core principles of RCT, including mutual empowerment, connection, and cultural humility.
  • Strategies for fostering meaningful supervisory relationships that empower supervisees.
• Cultural Climate and Supervision:
  • Helping supervisees address systemic oppression, discrimination, and cultural challenges.
  • Identifying and managing supervisees’ experiences of vicarious trauma, burnout, and disempowerment.
• Building Resilience in Supervisees:
  • Tools to foster resilience and self-advocacy in supervisees.
  • Creating an inclusive space for discussions about identity, privilege, and systemic issues.

3. Social Justice and Supervision (2 hours)

• Navigating Social Justice in the Counseling Profession:
  • Understanding the supervisor’s role in addressing systemic inequities and fostering equity in supervision practices.
  • Exploring power dynamics in supervision and empowering supervisees to challenge inequities.
• Supervisee Advocacy:
  • Tools for supervisors to help supervisees advocate for themselves and their clients in the face of systemic challenges.
• Actionable Strategies for Social Justice in Supervision:
  • Developing culturally responsive supervision strategies.
  • Case discussions and role-playing to practice integrating social justice principles into ethical supervision practices.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will:

1. Understand and apply updated LPC rules and ethical standards to supervision practice.
2. Use principles of Relational Cultural Theory to build empowering, inclusive supervisory relationships.
3. Develop strategies as a Supervisor to guide supervisees in navigating systemic oppression and advocating for social justice.
4. Develop actionable supervision strategies that address the needs of diverse supervisees and their clients in a complex cultural climate.

Why This Training?

Supervisors play a vital role in shaping culturally competent, socially aware counselors. This training equips you to:

• Stay ethically grounded while addressing cultural and systemic challenges.
• Use RCT to foster connection, mutual respect, and empowerment in supervision.
• Help supervisees navigate cultural dynamics and advocate for equity in their work.

Delivery Format

• Live Virtual/Recorded (6 hours): Interactive discussions, case studies, and role-playing exercises.
• Follow-Up Resources: Optional reflection exercises, action plans, and recommended readings for deeper learning.