Course Code: REL-BHC-0-AIT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify the basic requirements and benefits of telesupervision.
Recall challenges of telesupervision and strategies to address them.
Describe general best practices for providing telesupervision.
Outline:
Section 1: What Is Telesupervision and How Is It Useful?
Telesupervision Basics
Benefits of Telesupervision
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Challenges of Telesupervision
Balancing the Expectations of Telesupervision
Nonverbal Communication
Technology-Related Difficulties
Maintaining Confidentiality
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Best Practices in Telesupervision
Building Rapport
Creating Structure
Setting Boundaries
Addressing Burnout
Evaluation and Assessment
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Reviewer: Kathryn Falbo-Woodson, MSW, LCSW
Kathryn Falbo-Woodson received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from West Virginia University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and a Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor. Kathryn served on the National Association of Social Work-NC Chapter Board of Directors and currently participates as a member. Kathryn served as a member and president of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-NC Chapter Board of Directors. She owns her private practice, Forsythia Counseling, PLLC, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert for Relias. Before joining Relias, Kathryn worked as a psychotherapist in integrated care outpatient clinics and community-based mental healthcare settings. She has trained healthcare professionals, law enforcement, clergy, and lay people in Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention, and other crisis-related interventions.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Intensive Services (IRTS), Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.