supervision groups


Life doesn't make any sense without interdependence.  We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, the better for us all. - Erik Erikson


Why supervision groups?

In my experience as a therapist, I have repeatedly found myself in a place of feeling stuck and needing some help.  The kind of work that we do can be extremely challenging, and you might find yourself feeling confused, overwhelmed, lost, or maybe even bored.  And you want something more.

 

Supervision groups provide a space to grow and develop alongside other clinicians, and I've found that change can happen in very unique ways within the context of safe, supportive others.  Groups will be offered on a variety of topic areas, including Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy, Play Therapy, Self-of-Therapist issues, and Developing Your Own Private Practice.

 

Upcoming Opportunities


Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy:  Foundations

Purpose:  This group is designed for clinicians who have completed the Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy (EFCT) Externship and are participating in/considering EFCT Core Skills.  In our time together, we will:

  • Explore the EFCT model in deeper ways, both objectively and experientially
  • Practice specific skills and interventions
  • Learn alongside one another through discussion, case presentations, and experiential exercises

Focus for Fall 2024:  The Moves of the Tango

 

When:  Mondays from 9-11am (PST)

 

September 23, 2024

October 21, 2024

November 18, 2024

December 16, 2024

January 13, 2025

 

Where:  Virtual, via Zoom

 

How (Much):  $60 per group meeting

**Registering for this group means that you are agreeing to pay for all group meetings.

  

Sign up here!

Note: Please fill out the fields marked with an asterisk.


Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy:  Integrations

Purpose:  This group is designed for clinicians who have completed the Emotionally Focused Couple's Therapy (EFCT) Externship, and either EFCT Core Skills or have been practicing EFCT for several years.  In our time together, we will:

  • Explore the ways that you can develop and embody your own unique EFCT practice
  • Refine your skills and navigate blocks
  • Learn alongside one another through discussion, case presentations, and experiential exercises 

Focus for Fall 2024:  You're in the Session, Too (Understanding the impact of your own personal presence within your sessions) 

 

When:  Mondays from 12-2pm (PST)

September 23, 2024

October 21, 2024

November 18, 2024

December 16, 2024

January 13, 2025

 

Where:  Virtual, via Zoom

 

How (Much):  $75 per group meeting

**Registering for this group means that you are agreeing to pay for all group meetings.

  

Sign up here!

Note: Please fill out the fields marked with an asterisk.

Come on in- how can I help?

Some different options about where we can start

Couple's Therapy

 

Learning why we feel disconnected, and creating new ways of being with each other

Individual Therapy

 

Discovering and developing what it's like to have a relationship with yourself

Family Therapy

 

Finding out why we don't get along, and figuring out how we can be a family 

Play Therapy

 

Helping kids use play to feel safe and strong, especially when bad things happen



sit and stay a while

Some thoughts I share on "Rooted + Grounded"

 

 

The New Normal | Do I Want to Go Back?

 

 "Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." - Rumi


in the neighborhood

Some helpful resources in the nearby and virtual community

  National Child Traumatic

Stress Network

Talking with Kids + Teens When Scary

Things Happen

 

These resources offer guidance on talking with children and youth when scary things happen. This fact sheet includes information on checking in with yourself, clarifying your goal, providing information, reflecting, asking helpful questions, going slow, labeling emotions, validating, and reducing media exposure. 


 

Alair Olson, M.A.

 Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT#86504)

858.634.0302 | therapy@alairolson.com