As clinical supervisors, we play a critical role in shaping the next generation of mental health professionals. Our supervisory relationships influence the development of our supervisees and indirectly affect the quality of care provided to clients. By integrating Relational Cultural Supervision into our supervisory practice, we can create a more authentic, empathetic, and culturally responsive supervisory environment. Today, we’ll delve into the core concepts of RCT and how they apply to supervision. We’ll discuss strategies for fostering connection, addressing power dynamics, and promoting vulnerability and growth. Through interactive exercises and discussions, you’ll have the opportunity to apply these concepts to real-world supervisory challenges.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Define key concepts of Relational-Cultural Theory and their relevance to clinical supervision.
- Identify strategies for creating an authentic and empathetic supervisory environment.
- Apply RCT principles to address power dynamics and cultural differences in supervision.
Syllabus:
Objective #1: Define key concepts of Relational-Cultural Theory and their relevance to clinical supervision.
- Understanding core principles
- Applying RCT to supervision
- Cultural competence
Objective #2: Identify strategies for creating an authentic and empathetic supervisory environment.
- Translating “The Five Good Things” into the supervisory relationship
- Establishing trust
- Navigating power dynamics
- Cultural humility
Objective #3: Apply RCT principles to address power dynamics and cultural differences in supervision.
- Addressing resistance
- Trauma-informed supervision
- Promoting growth
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 General Skill Building asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 1.5 General Skill Building continuing education training.
Instructor: Ericka Cables, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS
Recording Date: August 5, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5hrs General continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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