Ethical Use of Self in Supervision
<Live on ZOOM>
Just as the therapist's conscious use of self is key to therapeutic effectiveness with clients, so too, the supervisor's use of self is important to successful outcomes in supervision.
We will explore how to draw on personal self-awareness, authentic presence, relational self-disclosure and immediacy to deepen connection and support growth in the supervisory relationship.
We will discuss how personal and professional identities, values, and lived experiences shape supervisory relationships and influence power dynamics within supervision.
Learning Objectives:
Goal 1: Define "use of self" in clinical supervision
Goal 2: Understand the relational presence and power dynamics in the supervisory relationship
Goal 3: Participants will evaluate their personal barriers to self-trust and appropriate self-disclosure
Our Presenter; Meg Connor, LMHC
Meg is a long-time MaMHCA member and presenter who brings over 30 years' experience as a therapist, counselor educator, and clinical supervisor, having worked with clients in a variety of settings: private practice, community mental health, and colleges. She has taught graduate counseling students for 25 years in 3 different graduate programs, and coordinated graduate Field Training for over 10 years. Meg's background as a yoga teacher and founding member of Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health informs her holistic approach to integrative body-mind treatment. She utilizes EMDR, Energy Psychology, Psychosynthesis, Somatic Experiencing, MBSR and other whole person approaches in her work with trauma survivors, individuals and couples.
Meg says, "As a long-time therapist, supervisor, counselor educator and trainer, I have grown into a comfortable sense of my authentic self in my professional work. I enjoy learning and growing along with my clients, students, colleagues and supervisees.
In my training and employment at both at both Lesley and Antioch University, the focus of "use of self" in therapeutic work was emphasized and became part of my DNA. I have done extensive study of the concept and enjoy sharing this with others to implement in their therapeutic work."
This 4 hour, 4 CEU session is a Supervision focused elective
Sunday December 7, 2025 from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Level pricing for members: $125.00
Non-members: $150.00
Cancellation Policy:
MaMHCA maintains a strict cancellation policy: If you cancel prior to 14 days before the event, you will receive a credit towards a future session, or a refund of the registration fee less $35 processing.
Cancellations within 14 days of an event do not receive a refund or credit.
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