Fostering Advocacy and Allyhood in Supervision

Course overview

An increasing number of clients are vulnerable to changing policies and access to care. These vulnerable clients not only need mental health support, but also advocates that will help them navigate changing social climates and resources. This program focuses on the role supervisors play in helping their supervisees develop their own professional identity as it relates to advocacy and allyhood. A closer look at the debate between legal and ethical expectations will lead into models for how supervisors can shape supervision to foster advocacy. Research into how an identity of professional advocacy develops throughout our careers will be shared, as will resources and practical suggestions for incorporating these concepts into supervision.