The BBS, Supervisees, and You: What You Need to Know About Changes to the Requirements
Randall Walter, LMFT
As a supervisor – or a pre-licensed therapist – it is challenging staying up with changes in rules and regulations concerning obtaining licensure as an MFT. This presentation and discussion focused on what every supervisor and supervisee needs to know about recent changes, how this will impact training, and how to plan for the future.
Objectives: by the end of this presentation, participants were able to:
a. Describe recent changes in laws and regulations affecting MFTs and supervision
b. Recognize impact changes have on current and future supervisees
c. Identify practical strategies for managing supervision relationship/s
d. Identify resources for staying current while supervising
Randall Walker has been licensed as an MFT for over 25 years. He has extensive experience supervising clinicians in a variety of settings, including non-profit social service agencies, substance abuse treatment, and academic training settings. Randall is currently a faculty member at Loma Linda University where he directs the Counseling and Family Sciences Clinic located in the Behavioral Health Institute. He also maintains a private practice in Upland specializing in work with couples and families dealing with substance use and recovery.
BBS, Supervisees, and You PowerPoint.pdf
Training Evaluation – Summary Scores and Comments
Presenter: Randall Walter, LMFT
Topic: The BBS, Supervisees, and You: What You Need to Know About Changes to the
Requirements
Date: March 25, 2016 N= 26
Learning Objectives:
After each item, please rate the statement with the score that best fits your experience:
1 not at all; 2 somewhat; 3 average; 4 mostly; or 5 very much:
2. I can recognize impact changes have on current and future supervisees 4.2__
3. My knowledge increased regarding how to identify practical strategies for managing supervision relationships 4.6__
4. New strategies to identify resources for staying current while supervising were presented 4.7__
5. Your knowledge and understanding of the topic before the training 3.6__
6. Your knowledge & understanding of the topic after the training 4.4__
7. How appropriate was the level of material for your education\experience status? 4.3__
Instructor: Yes No
1. The instructor was knowledgeable and responsive 24__ _2__
2. The instructor used technology and other appropriate (handouts)
materials for the course 20__ ____
3. There was time for questions and useful information was provided 21__ _1__
Program:
3. This course will help me in my practice 21__ _3__
4. Information provided in this course seemed accurate and up-to-date 20__ 2___
5. The materials were useful and suitable for this training 16__ 1___
6. Ethical issues in practice were identified and options provided 21__ 1___
7. Cultural competency issues were addressed 21__ 1___
8 The facilities were adequate and appropriate? 25__ ____
9 The program administration was effective? 25__ ____
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Comments/Suggestions (6) Excellent training. Great training.
(4) Handouts would be helpful
Humor was helpful!
(2) Needed more details on changes to regulations
Better than Grossman’s training!
Thank you for posting ppt. after training
Better control of participants would have been nice.
Ideas for other trainings/presentations
- 1. Information for trainees and interns re licensure process