Supervision has long been established as an essential practice ensuring the development of competent mental health professionals. This workshop aims to explore a particularly challenging aspect of the supervisory experience: Navigating those difficult conversations with supervisees that test our abilities to skillfully manage professional and personal boundaries all while maintaining the supervisory relationship.

This workshop will enhance supervisors’ abilities to engage in effective, respectful, and growth-oriented difficult conversations with their supervisees. Participants will learn from large group instruction as well as live practice experiences, and will leave with conceptual and practical tools for more confidently 'leaning in' to these difficult conversations.

Date/Time: September 19, 2025 (12:00-4:30PM CST)

Location: Change Inc. (1209 Tyler St. NE Suite 170, Minneapolis, MN 55413)

Facilitated by:

Jennifer Garrido Santos, M.A., LMFT, LICSW
David Hesse, Ph.D., LMFT
Jody Nelson, Ed.D., LMFT
Joe Reid, Ph.D., LMFT

Cost:

$150 (includes all materials)

*CEU pre-approval is being sought from the MN-BMFT. For all other licensures, a certificate of completion with the total hours and the training objectives will be provided.

*Snacks will be provided

If you have any questions about this course, please contact David Hesse at dhesse@thechangeinc.org

Meet Your Presenters:

Jennifer Garrido Santos, M.A., LMFT, LICSW

Jennifer Garrido Santos is on the faculty of Change Institute where she teaches a portion of the MFT National Exam Prep course and the 30-hour course in Clinical Supervision as well as other workshops for developing mental health professionals. Jennifer is trained in Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting and has expertise in school-based mental health programs and in advocacy for parents of neurodivergent children and youth. Her private practice is Edme Therapy and Consultation Services.

David Hesse, Ph.D., LMFT, MN State Approved Supervisor, AAMFT Approved Supervisor

Dr. David Hesse holds a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University. He is a therapist and clinical supervisor with Change Inc, as well as the Training and Internship Manager for Change Institute. For over 10 years David has provided individual and family therapy for clients and their families in school-based and outpatient settings, and provides supervision for graduate and post-graduate level interns.

David is a core faculty with Change Inc.’s MFT National Exam preparation course, and with the Fundamentals of Supervision course. David is a MN-BMFT and MN-BBHT board approved supervisor, and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

Jody Nelson, Ed. D., LMFT

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Jody Nelson is the Senior Advisor for Change Inc. – a community-based non-profit providing education and workforce development programs, mental health school-based and clinic-based services, and family-based services in communities challenged by racism and poverty. Nelson is a state approved clinical supervisor with 40+ years in the field.

Joe Reid, Ph.D., LMFT

Dr. Joe Reid is the owner of Relationships LLC specializing in parenting assessments, supervised visitation and general individual, couple and family therapy. He presents on topics of equity and inclusion. His specialty area in this course is focused on social and cultural foundations of therapy. 