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Explore the importance of reflective supervision in a trauma-informed environment, focusing on staff well-being, growth, and collaboration. Learn how to model desired behaviors, prevent burnout, and promote self-care. Contact us for more information.
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Supervision in a Trauma Informed Environment Rebecca Cashman, MPH Stacey Carpenter, Psy.D.
Goals for Today: • FPCN—who we are & what we are doing with supervision • Defining Supervision • Specifically Reflective Supervision (RS) • Discussion about supervision in your program & supervision/TIC
FPCN Who we are & What are we doing
FPCN • Background • 25 year history • Nurse-managed/led centers • Grown from one to five sites over time • Services • Primary Care with Integrated BH; Dental; Outpatient BH • Additional services: SW, Nutrition & Diabetes Ed, PT, Medical-Legal Partnership, Transportation, Mind/Body practices…
FPCN • Trauma Informed Care Committee • Embracing Trauma Informed Principles • Committee & sub-committees • Supervision • Recognized the need • Aiming to implement consistently • Form, Guidance • Training
Types of Supervision Clinical Admin Reflective
Safety Respect Parallel Process Reflective Supervision Engaged Listening Refueling Being Non-Judgmental
Three Essential Components • Reflection • Time to ponder • Collaboration • Create a safe & secure environment • Regularity • Consistent meetings
Reflective Supervision for the Supervisor • Laying the groundwork • Helps ensure a successful relationship • Qualities & Abilities • Good Listening Ears • Questions without Judgment • Using the Supervisee’s past experiences
Which Statement do you relate to… • There are many people out there who can do this job right • I don’t understand why you are upset, what’s wrong with you? • It would be great if you could finish your paperwork on time • You are important to this team • I can see you are upset, would you like to talk about it • How can I support you in completing paperwork on time?
What Does Supervision Look like at Your site? What’s Working Supervision Expectations? Road Blocks & Challenges Training Needs/Wishes
Self-Care… • Encourage staff to practice it • Encourage use of PTO or appropriate time away from work – • Important to try to avoid burnout • Encourage staff to maintain boundaries, take time for other parts of their lives Consider:Do you overtly or subtly reward or applaud the ‘workaholic’ who doesn’t take time off, is always available via text/email, even on days off?
Model Desired Behavior • Supervision is an opportunity to model the behavior you want service providers to exhibit with consumers/clients • Supervisor as Trustworthy • Physically & Emotionally Safe environment • Collaboration between Supervisor & Staff
Staff Satisfaction, Growth, Retention • Consistent supervision is an opportunity to learn about staff satisfaction • Promote professional growth, development • Strengths-based approach – celebrate milestones/achievements; acknowledge what is going well
FPCNSupervision & TIC • Why/ how connected to TIC • Recognize vicarious trauma • Preventing burnout • Model behavior sought between staff and client • Staff retention, growth • Handouts explanation
Thank You! QuestionsComments scarpenter@fpcn.com rebecca.cashman@rhd.org
Again Thank You for Your Time And Enjoy Your Lunch!!