Creating the Space for Effective Clinical Supervision (Supervision CEUs*)

This engaging and interactive workshop is designed for behavioral health supervisors who are committed to fostering meaningful and ethically sound clinical supervision. Participants will explore the foundational purpose of clinical supervision and deepen their understanding of supervisory standards and responsibilities. Through discussion and reflection, the workshop will address the complex and often difficult topics that arise in behavioral health service delivery. A central focus will be on cultivating both Safe Spaces—where supervisees feel protected and supported—and Brave Spaces—where challenging conversations and growth can occur. Participants will leave with practical strategies to create supervisory environments that balance safety with courage, enabling authentic dialogue, professional development, and improved client outcomes.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Articulate the core purpose and value of clinical supervision in behavioral health practice.
2. Identify and apply the standards and responsibilities for supervision as outlined in COMAR 10.42.08.
3. Recognize and navigate difficult topics that commonly arise in behavioral health service delivery.
4. Define the concepts of Safe Space and Brave Space and describe their relevance to clinical supervision.
5. Implement strategies to foster supervisory environments that support both psychological safety and courageous dialogue.

About the Presenter

Gisele Ferretto, MSW, LCSW-C, Clinical Instructor at University of Maryland School of Social Work has over 35 years of social work experience in both clinical and macro practice areas. Her areas of expertise include: policy and leadership development, field education, child welfare practice, professional ethics, confidentiality, and curriculum development.

Currently, Ms. Ferretto is the Manager for Field Education Training for the Office of Field Education. In addition, she supports the instruction of students in the Title IV-E Education for Public Child Welfare and promise Heights Program. Her work at the SSW over the past 22 years includes administrative positions in the Office of Field Education, Title IV-E Education for Public Child Welfare Program, Child Welfare Academy, and Social Work Community Outreach Service (SWCOS).

Prior to coming to the SSW she served as administrator at the Maryland Department of Human Resources for 11 years in the following programs: Child Protective Services, Office of Equal Opportunity, and Office of Staff Development and Training. Many key policy initiatives developed by Ms. Ferretto are still in effect and address the following topic areas: mental injury; fair hearing process; screening of child maltreatment; confidentiality; risk and safety assessment; child abuse and neglect prevention and services; family violence; and sexual harassment prevention.

*Continuing Education Information

Rathbone & Associates is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs and maintains full responsibility for the programs and their content. These trainings qualify for Category I continuing education units. Please contact your state board for verification of reciprocity with other states and professions. In order to receive a certificate, registrants must attend the entire session.

Cpaital Youth Services DBA Rathbone & Associates is a sponsor of continuing education credits for psychologists in Maryland under the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Rathbone & Associates maintains responsibility for the program content.