Supervision Smörgåsbord is a podcast for Mental Health Clinical Supervisors that will have tips, tricks and tools to make your job as a supervisor easier and more fun! We will have episodes going over hot topics and how to's as well as interviews with other supervisors to help build community and expose ourselves to new ways of thinking!
In this solo episode of Supervision Smörgåsbord, Dr. Tara Sanderson dives into the challenging, but necessary, topic of conflict in supervision. Using the metaphor of "salt" in a supervisory relationship, she explains how avoiding conflict can lead to bland and ineffective supervision. Instead, Dr. Tara Sanderson encourages supervisors to name and address tension directly—without blame—modeling for their supervisees the essential clinical skill of navigating discomfort. She emphasizes that repairing ruptures is more important for growth than never experiencing conflict at all. The episode includes practical tips, such as using a process lens to observe and discuss tension, and highlights the resources available in the Supervision Smorgasbord Journal to help supervisors tackle these tough conversations with confidence and clarity.
27 Oct 2026
Episode 321: Supervision Smörgåsbord: Supervisor Interview with Dr. Mona Nour
In this episode of Supervision Smörgåsbord, host Dr. Tara Sanderson welcomes Dr. Mona Nour, a licensed clinical counselor, researcher, educator, and podcast host, to explore her innovative Belonging Integration Model. The conversation dives into the crucial role of belonging within supervision, mental health practice, and clinician development—highlighting the importance of being seen, embraced, and celebrated, not just accepted. Dr. Mona Nour shares practical strategies from her practice, including a circular mentoring system where everyone is both a mentor and mentee, fostering supportive connections and a sense of community. The episode also touches on ways to decolonize supervision, cultivate self-belonging, and create safer, more adaptive professional environments for growth and mentorship.
13 Oct 2026
Dr. Tara Solo Episode: The Final Service
In this episode of Supervision Smörgåsbord, Dr. Tara Sanderson explores the importance of thoughtfully handling the final termination of supervisor relationships. She highlights how clinical settings carefully process endings, but supervision often defaults to rushed, administrative farewells. Dr. Tara Sanderson discusses how meaningful endings can model professional growth and autonomy for supervisees, offering practical strategies like the "legacy review" to guide shared reflection. The episode encourages supervisors to honor the transition from mentorship to collegiality and emphasizes using tools like the Supervision Smorgasbord Journal for deeper, structured reflection.
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Maria Laquerre Diego
Dr Jess Hogan
Linda Ugelow
Jamie Watson
Dr Sami Pieknik
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
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Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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Dr Tara Sanderson and Tara Sanderson host the show. Published by Dr. Tara Sanderson, PsyD, MBA.
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