Conference Schedule and Program
The following is a preliminary schedule of events for the fifth International Interdisciplinary Conference on Clinical Supervision. Please note that this schedule is neither complete nor finalized - it is being provided well in advance of the conference to give the reader an idea of the activities planned and personalities involved.
Thursday, June 11
8:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast (for attendees of morning pre-conference workshops).
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Dynamics and Skills of Effective Clinical Supervision: the Middle Phase (part one), co-led by Lawrence Shulman and Alex Gitterman.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Pre-conference workshop with Dr. Thomas Nochajski: Research grant writing for NIH agencies. No charge for conference registrants.
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Dynamics and Skills of Effective Clinical Supervision: the Ending and Transition Phase (part two), co-led by Lawrence Shulman and Alex Gitterman.
1:30 p.m – 4:30 p.m.
Pre-conference workshop coordinated by Dr. DiAnne Borders: A networking session for clinical supervision researchers to discuss their work. No charge for conference registrants.
6:00 p.m – 7:30 p.m.
How Can Research Best Inform Supervision Practice in the Real World: A Conversation Between an Agency Administrator, a Clinical Supervisor and Academic Researchers.
7:30 p.m – 9:30 p.m
Reception (Open bar with soft drinks, wine and beer, and hot and cold appetizers).
Poster sessions will be set up in reception area.
Friday, June 12
8:15 - 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Supervision: Critical Reflection for Transformational Learning presented by Michael Carrol Fellow of the British Association for Counseling
Chair: Dr. Lawrence Shulman, MSW, Ed.D, Conference Co-chair and Professor, University at Buffalo School of Social Work
Respondent: TBA
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Morning break, with coffee, tea, water, and soft drinks
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Concurrent sessions:
- Papers and workshops: Research Stream
- Papers and workshops: Supervision Practice Stream
- Papers and workshops: Graduate Student Stream
Lunch on your own (Marriott buffet or at one of the many local restaurants within walking distance)
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Concurrent sessions:
- Papers and workshops: Research Stream
- Papers and workshops: Supervision Practice Stream
- Papers and workshops: Graduate Student Stream
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. and 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
Hot Topics in Clinical Supervision
Roundtable small group discussions: coordinated by Mike Ellis (Roundtable topics will be repeated so that attendees can sit in on more than one topic)
Evening: Participants are on their own for dinner. The hotel van will be available to transport those without cars to area restaurants. Tours to Niagara Falls will be planned if there are a minimum number of participants signed up (details to follow). Attendees should check area attractions for other events (for example, shows at one of the many Buffalo theatres and other outdoor events).
Saturday, June 13
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Concurrent sessions
- Papers: Research Stream
- Papers: Supervision Practice Stream
- Papers: Graduate Student Stream
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Morning break with coffee, tea, water and soft drinks
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Closing Plenary Session:
Bridging the Science and Practice of Clinical Supervision: Some Discoveries, Some Misconceptions presented by: Michael Ellis, Professor and Director of the Division of Counseling Psychology at the University of Albany. .
Chair: Dr. Andrew Safyer, Professor and Dean, Adelphi University School of Social Work
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