In this solo episode of Supervision Smorgasbord, Dr. Tara Sanderson shares a personal story about falling into the "fix it trap" during a supervision session and explores the impact this has on supervisee growth. She discusses how over-functioning as a supervisor can create dependency, contribute to burnout, and reinforce the idea that therapists must always have the answer. Dr. Tara Sanderson introduces the "rule of three"—a practical technique involving three discovery questions—to help supervisors facilitate reflection and learning rather than immediately offering solutions. She also talks about the Supervision Smorgasbord journal, designed to help supervisors develop greater self-awareness and intentionality in their practice.

In this episode of Supervision Smörgåsbord, Dr. Tara Sanderson welcomes Jamie Watson, a licensed marriage and family therapist, registered play therapist supervisor, and president of the Oregon Association for Play Therapy. The conversation dives into Jamie Watson's journey as a supervisor, her passion for systemic thinking in therapy, and the importance of play therapy when working with children. Together, they discuss challenges and unique requirements of MFT supervision, the value of building a supportive professional community, and the significance of addressing neurodiversity and trauma in child therapy. Jamie Watson also shares insights about ongoing trainings, her podcast, and the importance of embracing curiosity and collaborative learning in supervision.

Welcome back to Supervision Smorgasbord! We had a little hiatus while we figured out a few things and we are back with some incredible interviews and fantastic takeaways!