Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling [18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
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9/9/24  1:49 pm
Commenter: Michelle Smith

Agreed wholeheartedly
 

I applaud Petitioner Watson's request for two hours of continuing education specifically related to supervision/supervisory ethics.  I believe this is long overdue, a minimal ask to those of us that supervise, and essential as we attempt to guide, gatekeep, and stay abreast to current trends in our field.  

Change can be hard, even when it is positive change.  For anyone reluctant to embrace that which will benefit future professionals and those we serve, an additional consideration: the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)'s Approved Clinical Supervisor credential requires 45 hours of approved training as well as 20 hours of continuing education specifically related to supervision every five year term, meaning approximately four hours each year.  This is double what is being proposed in this petition.

In sum, I say bring it on!

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