Ethical Dilemmas in Clinical Supervision: A Practical Guide for Supervisors

Course overview

Clinical supervisors hold dual responsibility for ensuring client welfare while fostering supervisee development, a balance that introduces unique ethical challenges. Supervisors serve as role models whose behaviors and professionalism often carry greater influence than their words. In this presentation, Dr. Frances Patterson will provide an in-depth exploration of ethical decision-making in supervision, with attention to real-world scenarios involving dual relationships, competence concerns, reporting obligations, supervisee misconduct, and boundary management. Through case examples, discussion, and multimedia learning, participants will gain practical strategies for addressing supervisee challenges, promoting professional integrity, and creating a safe, ethical supervisory environment. Emphasis will be placed on modeling healthy boundaries, supporting supervisee growth, and navigating dilemmas with confidence and clarity.