The ACA Code of Ethics is being rewritten, and if you supervise, teach, manage clinicians, or practice counseling, these changes affect you directly.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bret Hendricks, who served on the ACA Ethics Code task force, to walk through the biggest proposed revisions and what they mean for counselors in real-world practice. We unpack how the profession is moving beyond impairment language into wellness and self-care accountability, why administrative supervision finally has its own ethical framework, and what supervisors need to clarify in their documentation and relationships.

We also spend time talking about something I know many supervisors struggle with: role confusion. Clinical supervision, administrative supervision, evaluation, mentorship, workplace expectations, these areas overlap constantly. Dr. Hendricks explains how the revised language pushes supervisors to define boundaries more clearly and revisit those conversations throughout the supervisory relationship.

Another major conversation centers around the new expectation for a professional will. Counselors are now being asked to think proactively about records access, continuity planning, and ethical responsibility if practice operations are interrupted.

This episode is not about fear or “gotcha” ethics. It is about building stronger systems, clearer communication, and healthier supervision structures that protect both clinicians and clients.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why counselor wellness is now part of ethical responsibility
• What a professional will is and why supervisors need one
• How administrative supervision differs from clinical supervision
• Why supervision role clarification matters more than ever
• What supervisees should expect from ethical supervision systems

If you have ever felt uncertain about supervision boundaries, documentation expectations, or workplace ethics, this conversation will help you think more clearly about the systems supporting your practice.

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If your caseload feels quiet in September, it's probably because of what you didn't do in July.

Every fall, the same pattern shows up. Schools start back, associates finish summer intensives, and suddenly supervisees and clients are looking for help. The clinicians who are ready for that shift are usually the ones who started building the structure before September.

In this episode, I talk about how to build your fall supervision and client roster with intention. This is not about waiting for people to find you. It is about making sure your website, referral relationships, directories, intake process, and follow-up systems are clear before the busy season arrives.

I also talk directly to the introverts, because I see you. Updating your website is important, but sometimes the real next step is making the phone call, contacting the graduate program, reaching out to a school, or offering yourself as a resource in the community.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why July is the right time to prepare for September referrals
• Where supervisees are actually looking for supervisors
• Why your supervision page should not be hidden on your website
• How graduate programs, directories, and word of mouth work together
• Why client referrals require the same kind of intentional outreach
• How to track real connections instead of just counting contacts
• What to have ready before supervisees or clients begin reaching out

If you are building a supervision practice or trying to strengthen your client caseload, do not wait until the inquiries arrive to get organized. Choose one thing to fix this week. Make the call, update the page, check your email process, or prepare your paperwork.

Your future fall self will thank you.

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If you've been shopping for supervisor training, don't miss this episode.

More than simply a box-checking exercise, the training you complete becomes the foundation for how you guide associates, make ethical decisions, and protect both your license and theirs. With AI making it easier than ever to create online courses, it has also become easier for low-quality "certificate mill" programs to look legitimate.

In this episode, I'm joined by Jennifer Marie Fairchild, Director of Operations at Kate Walker Training. Together, we discuss the questions every therapist should ask before purchasing any supervisor training. We also share what we discovered after reviewing several online programs ourselves and explain why convenience should never replace educational integrity.

This conversation isn't about criticizing course providers. It's about helping you become a more informed consumer so you can confidently choose training that truly prepares you for the responsibilities of clinical supervision.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why verifying your instructor's credentials matters more than ever
• The warning signs of a certificate mill
• How AI is changing online education, for better and for worse
• Why references, syllabi, and meaningful assignments still matter
• What your licensing board may expect if your supervisor training is ever questioned
• The difference between earning a credential and simply receiving a certificate
• Why responsive customer support should be part of any quality training program
• Questions associates should ask before choosing a supervisor

The goal isn't to find the cheapest course or the fastest certificate. The goal is to find an education you can confidently stand behind if your professional decisions are ever called into question.

Want to learn more? Check out this month's free resource from Kate Walker Training.

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