Trauma-Informed Supervision

Advocates of trauma-informed practice have identified that effective trauma-informed teams must be supported by trauma-informed supervisors, organizations, and service systems. This workshop provides supervisors and managers the opportunity to explore how the principles of trauma-informed practice can be integrated into their work with staff teams.  Practices including clinical supervision, performance reviews, incident debriefing, vicarious trauma and burn out will be addressed. 

The focus of the training will be to examine how the principles of trauma-informed practice apply in the supervisory context.  The course will examine approaches to supervision and performance reviews, strengthening the team’s ability to implement trauma-informed care.  Approaches to incident debriefing will be explored, with particular emphasis on client and staff safety. Finally, supervisory supports to mitigate vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and burn out will also be discussed. 

Learning Outcomes 

1. Apply trauma-informed practices in supervision. 
2. Examine strategies for addressing performance issues within the staff team and in alignment with trauma-informed approaches. 
3. Identify resources and discuss strategies to support staff teams in addressing issues of vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue and burn-out. 

Who Should Attend  

This course is recommended for supervisors and managers who would like to develop their supervisory skills or learn more about trauma-informed approaches to supervision. 

Course Dates & Format  

March 18 & 19, 2025

1:00pm – 4:00pm ET

This is a 6-hour training. This course consists of two 3-hour interactive virtual sessions using Zoom. 

Instructor:  Dr Kathryn Mettler (BA, MSW, DSocSci)

Kathryn is a professional development specialist with over two decades of experience in the social service and community -based health-care sectors.  Kathryn has held senior leadership positions in the areas of child and youth care, homelessness and social housing, and mental health and addictions services.  She is currently a full-time professor and also facilitates professional development workshops and team consultations across North America.  Her focus is in the areas of trauma-informed care, for those in both service-delivery and supervisory/leadership roles.  She works extensively with practitioners in developing their resistance to burn out and vicarious trauma, moving beyond “self-care” to team-based approaches that help sustain a healthy workforce, capable of effectively navigating change.  Kathryn is committed to anti-oppressive, dignity-informed, and inclusive practices that foster collaborative and transformational learning. Kathryn lives in Tkaronto, on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Haudenosaunee, Anishnawbeg, Mississaugas of the Credit, and Wendat peoples.

Training Fee 

Member Fee: $195.00 + $25.35 (HST) = $220.35

Non-Member Fee:  $235.00 + $30.55 (HST)= $265.55

Group Registration: Save 20% off individual fees with a group registration of 4 or more participants. Download the group registration form HERE.

Continuing Education Information  

Licensing boards and professional organizations will grant Continuing Education credits for attendance at their discretion when participants submit the course outline and certificate.  

In-Service  

This is available as an in-person or virtual in-service training and customized to suit your needs. 

To Register 

Register for March 18 & 19, 2025 here https://www.safeguards-training.net/course/trauma-informed-supervision/