S26-2001 Supervisors as Leaders (2 Days)

Instructor

Agenda & Learning Objectives

AGENDA:

DAY 1 Agenda:  

8:50-9:00 Log On/Registration  

9:00 – 10:30  

Defining and Mapping Supervision  

• Defining supervision  

• Leadership competencies and capacity  

• Mission, vision and goals   

• Qualifications, role, responsibilities, and functions  

• Leadership Theories  

• Supervisory relationship  

  • Building a supervisory alliance  

  • Evaluating skills  

10:30 – 10:45 Break    

10:45 – 12:30  

• Leadership context   

• Contextual aspects of supervision  

  • Includes ethical principles  

• Making the transition to supervisor  

• Navigating and managing customers & clients  

• Impact on climate vs. culture  

• Diversity in the workplace  

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch  

1:30 – 2:45  

Diversity in the workplace continued  

Small group discussions  

Leading as gatekeepers  

• Professional Boundaries  

• Communication & emotional intelligence  

Developing Leadership Capacity & Goals  

2:45 – 3:00 Break  

3:00 – 4:15  

Supervisory Process (cont’d)  

Minimizing risk  

Time management    

4:15 – 4:30  

Questions, wrap-up 

4:30 Adjournment  

DAY 2 Agenda:  

8:50 – 9:00 Log On/Registration  

9:00 – 10:30  

Supervisors Process and Methods  

• Contracting  

• Meetings   

• Delegation  

• Monitoring and assessment  

10:30 – 10:45 Break  

10:45 – 12:30  

Decision making   

Leading in a virtual, in-person, or hybrid environment  

Communication and feedback  

Emotional intelligence  

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch    

1:30 – 2:45  

Conflict, communication, and coaching  

• Values alignment and collisions  

2:45 –3:00 Break    

3:00 – 4:15  

Building a healthy culture  

Leadership priority planning  

Small group discussions  

4:15 – 4:30 Questions, wrap-up 

4:30 Adjournment  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose, function, and contextual factors for supervisors as leaders.  

• Examine the importance of key leadership competencies and qualities of exemplary leaders. 

• Discuss leadership theories, individual differences, and the impact on the supervisory relationship.  

• Explore supervision methods and processes. 

• Explore ways to address conflict and more effectively communicate. 

• Prepare a draft leadership development plan. 

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

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Amaglo, D. E. (2022). Managing boundaries and multiple relationships in counselling and psychotherapy. *Global Journal of Psychology, 2*(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.51594/gjp.v2i1.361

Araque, J. C., & Weiss, E. L. (2025). Leadership and effective supervision. In *Leadership with impact* (pp. 371–405). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780197753392.003.0013

Bradley, W. J., & Becker, K. D. (2021). Clinical supervision of mental health services: A systematic review of supervision characteristics and practices associated with formative and restorative outcomes. *The Clinical Supervisor, 40*(1), 88–111. https://doi.org/10.1080/07325223.2021.1904312

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Goleman, D. (2020). *Emotional intelligence* (25th anniversary ed.). Bloomsbury Publishing.

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Kadushin, A., & Harkness, D. (2014). *Supervision in social work* (5th ed.). Columbia University Press.

Northouse, P. G. (2021). *Leadership: Theory and practice* (9th ed.). Sage.

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Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 12 Category I Continuing Education Units supervision. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education. 

ASWB Information 

University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education, #1611, 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: 2/11/2024-2/11/2027.  

To receive ACE credit, full attendance is required; no partial credits will be given for partial attendance. 

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Evaluation

Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.  

After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.

Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

We welcome anyone interested in the topic!

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The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. This policy is to ensure that the training environment for social work professionals remains respectful, productive, and conducive to learning. Disruptive behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts the training experience for others, or undermines the integrity of the program will not be tolerated.

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Late Fees and Refunds

The base price is $260, which includes CE credit.  

Late Fee: On 02/12/26, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.  

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