This 3-hour interactive training seeks to exemplify the beauty and necessity of broaching during clinical supervision. Broaching is a vital practice that should be consistently demonstrated throughout the supervisory relationship, as it fosters open dialogue about cultural identities, power dynamics, and social contexts between supervisors and supervisees. This intentional exploration of topics such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and other aspects of identity helps to create a safe and inclusive supervisory environment. As the counseling profession continues to evolve, mastering the art of broaching becomes essential for supervisors committed to effective supervisory practices. This training is designed for both novice and experienced clinical supervisors across various mental health disciplines.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Define and explain the concept of broaching in clinical supervision, including its importance and benefits for both supervisors and supervisees.
- Identify and differentiate between the five broaching styles, enabling participants to assess their current approach and areas for improvement.
- Demonstrate effective broaching techniques through role-play exercises, enhancing participants’ ability to initiate and navigate culturally sensitive conversations.
- Analyze common challenges in broaching and develop strategies to overcome them, including addressing power dynamics and potential resistance.
- Create a personalized action plan for integrating broaching into various supervision models and implementing it in participants’ own supervisory practices.
Syllabus:
Introduction: Broaching is a critical intervention in clinical supervision that goes beyond mere discussion—it’s a deliberate and ongoing approach that fosters open, genuine conversations about cultural identities and differences. This practice involves supervisors consistently acknowledging and exploring the relevance of cultural factors in the supervisory relationship and the broader counseling context. By doing so, broaching serves as a powerful tool to enhance intercultural understanding and strengthen the supervisory alliance. In today’s increasingly diverse field of counseling, the importance of broaching cannot be overstated. It allows supervisors to create a safe space where supervisees can explore their own cultural identities and biases, as well as those of their clients. This process of validation and affirmation of sociocultural realities promotes personal growth, self-awareness, and professional development among supervisees.
Objective #1: Define and explain the concept of broaching in clinical supervision, including its importance and benefits for both supervisors and supervisees.
- Define broaching
- Core elements of broaching
- Benefits of broaching in clinical supervision
Objective #2: Identify and differentiate between the five broaching styles, enabling participants to assess their current approach and areas for improvement.
- Avoidant broaching style
- Isolating broaching style
- Continuing/incongruent broaching style
- Integrated/congruent broaching style
- Infusing broaching style
Objective #3: Demonstrate effective broaching techniques in clinical supervision through role-play exercises, enhancing participants’ ability to initiate and navigate culturally sensitive conversations.
- Practical broaching techniques
- Applying broaching techniques to a case scenario
Objective #4: Analyze common challenges in broaching and develop strategies to overcome them, including addressing power dynamics and potential resistance.
- Fear of offending or making mistakes
- Lack of cultural knowledge
- Power dynamics
- Supervisee resistance
- Supervisory style conflicts
Objective #5: Create a personalized action plan for integrating broaching into various supervision models and implementing it in participants’ own supervisory practices.
- Self-assessment of current broaching practices
- Identifying opportunities to broach
- Integrating broaching into supervision documentation
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 3 General/Clinical Supervision asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 hours of General/Clinical Supervision continuing education training.
Instructor: Ericka Cables, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS
Recording Date: April 25,2025
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: 08/7/2025 - 08/6/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 3hrs 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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