Clinical Social Work Supervision

University of Calgary’s Clinical Social Work Supervision workshop is an online professional development program designed for experienced clinical practitioners who are currently supervising others or preparing to move into a supervisory role. The course focuses on the theoretical and structural foundations of supervision while also examining practical issues from the supervisor’s perspective. Emphasis is placed on the relational and communication aspects of supervision, including how effective supervisory practice can be maintained across in-person, telephone, and digital formats.

The workshop is delivered in a flexible online format that combines self-paced learning with scheduled live Zoom sessions to support interactive engagement and applied discussion. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their supervisory knowledge and skills through pre- and post-assessments, ongoing feedback opportunities, and a final course evaluation designed to support continuous improvement. This structure allows learners to strengthen their supervisory competencies while integrating evidence-informed approaches into their clinical practice.

Admission Requirements

• Particpants typically have Graduate degrees and are working in a supervisory position, or have plans to do so.

What You’ll Learn

• Strengthen clinical supervision skills for guiding and supporting frontline social work practitioners.
• Learn theoretical and structural foundations of effective supervision in clinical practice.
• Develop communication strategies for supervision across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
• Engage in reflective practice through assessments, feedback, and applied supervisory learning activities.