The Strength-Based Clinical Supervision Workbook: A Complete Guide for Mental Health Trainees and Supervisors

Supervision is the cornerstone of clinical training across all types of mental health providers. It facilitates the growth of mental health trainees and maintains the integrity of the field of mental health services by ensuring the competency of clinicians. However, the process can be complex and potentially confusing for both supervisors and trainees at any stage of their development or post-licensure career. Utilizing strength-based approaches is crucial to the success of supervision. This workbook facilitates a collaborative and strength-based approach to clinical supervision that both supervisors and trainees can use during the entire course of supervision, or for specific goals related to supervision. Each chapter of this workbook contains information and activities specific to both the trainee and supervisor to facilitate dialogue about individual and combined strengths, areas for growth, and goals for collaborative work.

This is an essential start-to-finish guide addressing the entire supervision process, from preparing for the first session to conducting the last session, and everything in between.

Christopher L. Heffner, PsyD, PhD, is a Licensed Psychologist and Core Faculty member at Antioch University Seattle (AUS). His clinical and research interests include solution-focused interventions and positive psychology.

Jessica Cowan, PsyD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Washington and Arizona. Her clinical and research interests are centered on clinical supervision and the treatment of eating disorders.