What helps people feel safe enough to be honest, explore difficult questions, and grow through supervision?

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Psychological safety develops over time. It’s built through trust, attunement, empathy, and a willingness to approach challenging conversations with curiosity rather than judgment.

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In this two-hour virtual workshop, guest presenter Dr. Evandra Catherine will share newly published research exploring how psychological safety supports meaningful reflection and equity-focused conversations about identity, culture, race, and power. We’ll explore how a felt sense of safety encourages openness and vulnerability - and how its absence can cause people to withdraw or focus more on performance rather than growth.

 

Following the research presentation, an NCRSP faculty panel will connect the findings to NCRSP’s framework and explore what they mean for everyday supervisory practice. Together, we’ll bridge research and practice while considering intentional, practical ways to build trust, deepen reflection, and create supervisory relationships where honest dialogue and equity-centered growth can emerge.

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Friday December 11, 2026
10-12 PT | 11-1 MT | 12-2 CT | 1-3 ET