Supervision Services
Provisional (CAP) Supervision
By one of our ethically trained supervisors
*Offers primary and secondary supervision for provisional therapists.
At DPS, we are committed to providing ethical and competent supervision tailored to your needs, as defined by the Canadian Psychological Association and CAP standards of practice. Our supervision relationships are designed to offer you a safe space to debrief, share resources, and receive clinical feedback that will guide your actions in helping clients achieve their goals. Each session will focus on the cases or situations you present, ensuring that your unique concerns are at the forefront of our discussions.
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Our supervision sessions are structured and goal-oriented, designed around your specific agenda. During these meetings, your DPS supervisor will engage you by asking about your key takeaways, which can be documented in your supervision record for future reference. We encourage an open dialogue where you feel comfortable expressing uncertainty or seeking clarification by saying phrases like, "I don't know," or "Tell me more."
Prior to starting your supervision, we recommend completing Parts 1 and 2 of our ethics training to familiarize yourself with the standards and expectations related to consent and documentation practices while working with DPS staff. This foundational knowledge fosters self-awareness and professionalism in your therapeutic practice, enabling you to recognize how your emotions and thoughts may impact your work. Should any deeper issues arise, your supervisor will guide you towards seeking private counseling with a qualified process-based therapist experienced in working with professionals.
Additionally, when relevant, you will receive instruction in areas such as Transactional Analysis, EMDR, and advanced processing skills, alongside a variety of supervision methods including live observation and case conceptualizations. Let DPS Supervision elevate your practice and enhance your therapeutic journey.
Teaching Supervision
By Dawn McBride
Dawn McBride provides CAP-approved supervision services for provisional and registered psychologists aiming to enhance their teaching competencies at the post-secondary level.
Dawn offers active guidance and a rich array of resources to help you excel in designing, evaluating, and delivering engaging lessons in psychology and counsellor education.
Through her expertise, you will help refine your skills in offering dynamic learning experiences that inspire your students.
Research Supervision
By Dawn McBride
Dawn McBride (owner of DPS) is an active professor in counselling with an extensive CV showcasing her numerous research activities. She offers CAP-approved supervision services for provisional and registered psychologists eager to develop and enhance their research competencies.
Dawn provides active guidance to help you refine your skills in crafting impactful research questions, designing effective methodologies, and conducting thorough analyses. Additionally, she supports you throughout the writing process, ensuring your findings are communicated clearly and effectively.
Committed to fostering research excellence, Dawn often waives her supervision fee for this service, with details to be discussed during the discovery call for supervision. She is dedicated to empowering professionals to elevate their research capabilities, enabling them to make meaningful contributions to the field of psychology and counselling.
Fee Structure - Provisional (CAP) Supervision Service
Given the expense of becoming a psychologist and the number of supervision hours required at DPS we like to offer sliding scale rates and discounts when possible.
Option 1: If you work ONLY in non-profit and are being funded in any way to pay for your CAP supervision fees, you are invited to select what you pay me for my time and expertise – based on what you can afford and believe is fair to pay me for my time and expertise – on a sliding scale rate: $75/hr. to $275/hr.
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Option 2: If you work in non-profit and are being funded in some way to pay for your CAP supervision fees, you and your agency are invited to select what you pay me for my time and expertise based on the agency’s budget to pay for your supervision – on a sliding scale rate: $130/hr. to $275/hr.
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Option 3: If you are seeing clients in a private practice (part-time, booking 9 or fewer clients a week, on average) regardless of where else you work or the agency for your supervision fee, you are invited to select what is fair to pay me for my time and expertise – on a sliding scale rate: $145/hr. to $275/hr.
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Option 4: If you are in private practice booking 10 or more clients a week (on average within a month) regardless of where else you work or the agency is paying your supervision fee, then you are invited to select what to pay for my time and expertise – on a sliding scale rate: $165/hr. to $275/hr.
Fee Structure - Teaching/Research Supervision Service
These supervision service fees are usually waived, which Dawn will explain why when you connect with her.
Fee Notes:
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There is usually a travel fee for each visit to your counselling office (plus parking) if within Lethbridge (if outside of Lethbridge then the fee varies, which we will discuss).
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I am required to charge GST for all supervision services.
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The agreed upon hourly rate will apply for attending meetings as well as viewing records and completing documents as part of the supervisee/supervision process.
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Supervision can be offered in-person, by video conferencing, and by phone (providing the client has approved of the medium we are using).
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The supervision hourly rate needs to be agreed upon by the supervisor, and will be offered/accepted/changed at the discretion of the supervisor.
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The supervision rate will shift if there is a change in the criteria for two working weeks in a row and the new rate will remain for a minimum of two months, and
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Fees will be invoiced/receipts issues, as well this administrative data may be shared with relevant staff/professionals as needed.