Culturally Responsive Supervision: Ethics, Relational Cultural Theory, and Social Justice
Live Virtual Training on Friday, May 22, 2026 9-3pm CST. Includes access to the live event and the full recording. If you can’t attend live, you may watch the training on-demand once the recording is released.
Course Content
This 6-hour training, led by Jessica Eiseman, MS, LPC-S, NCC, provides an engaging and practical approach to navigating the complexities of modern supervision. Designed for LPC Supervisors, the course integrates updated Texas LPC ethics and rules with the principles of Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) and social justice. Participants will explore strategies for fostering culturally inclusive supervisory relationships, addressing systemic oppression, and supporting supervisees in navigating discrimination, vicarious trauma, and advocacy in the current cultural climate.
The training includes interactive case studies and reflective discussions, equipping supervisors with actionable tools to create empowering, growth-oriented environments for their supervisees. Flexible payment options and equitable pricing ensure accessibility for all participants.
Upcoming Course Date
Friday, May 22, 2026: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST
What You’ll Learn
Module 1: Ethics, Relational Cultural Theory (RCT), and Supervision Foundations
In this module, participants are introduced to the ethical and legal foundations of clinical supervision through the lens of Relational Cultural Theory (RCT). The lesson highlights how supervisors must balance regulatory requirements with relational awareness, cultural humility, and ethical decision-making in order to support supervisees, protect clients, and navigate the complex social and systemic contexts that shape clinical practice.
Module 2: Ethical Challenges in Supervision & Texas Rules Updates
In this module, participants explore emerging ethical challenges in clinical supervision, including recent Texas LPC rule updates and the growing impact of social and political contexts on counseling practice. The lesson emphasizes the supervisor’s responsibility to guide supervisees in navigating documentation, regulatory compliance, and complex ethical dilemmas while maintaining a commitment to client welfare, cultural responsiveness, and professional integrity.
Module 3: Supervising in the Context of Social Justice and System Oppression
In this module, participants examine how supervision is shaped by social justice, systemic oppression, and cultural identity. The lesson introduces the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC) and tools such as the ADDRESSING framework to help supervisors foster cultural self-awareness, understand client worldviews, and support supervisees in navigating power, privilege, and systemic barriers. Through a Relational Cultural Theory lens, supervisors are encouraged to cultivate reflective dialogue, ethical advocacy, and resilience while supporting supervisees working within complex sociopolitical contexts.
Module 4: Ethical Decision-Making and Best Practices for Culturally Responsive Supervision
In this module, participants explore ethical decision-making models and best practices that support culturally responsive supervision. The lesson emphasizes integrating traditional ethical frameworks with cultural humility, power awareness, and relational practices so supervisors can guide supervisees through complex ethical dilemmas while promoting equity, accountability, and client welfare in diverse clinical contexts.
Meet Your Instructor
Jessica Eiseman, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Jessica Eiseman is a highly experienced Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Nationally Board-Certified Counselor (NCC) with over 14 years in the mental health field. As the owner of Ajana Therapy & Clinical Services, a teaching practice, Jessica is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of mental health professionals.
Her practice is uniquely structured to support clinicians at every stage of their professional journey—from graduate students to LPC Associates to fully licensed professionals. Through personalized mentorship, hands-on training, and real-world guidance, Jessica fosters growth, empowering clinicians to build their skills, confidence, and professional identity while navigating the complexities of the field.
Jessica’s teaching emphasizes ethical leadership, cultural humility, and practical application, grounded in her expertise in Relational Cultural Theory. She creates a supportive and inclusive learning environment that prioritizes connection, personal growth, and professional excellence.
With a passion for giving back to the profession, Jessica is committed to empowering counselors to become competent, confident supervisors who inspire and mentor others. She believes that supervision is a unique opportunity for counselors to contribute to the profession in a different, impactful way by shaping the careers of future clinicians and upholding the highest standards of practice.
Jessica’s relatable and engaging teaching style draws on both her professional expertise and personal experiences, inspiring participants to embrace their roles as supervisors with clarity and purpose. Her goal is to equip counselors with the tools to lead with integrity, compassion, and confidence, ensuring they are well-prepared to make a lasting difference in the mental health field.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Culturally Responsive Supervision: Ethics, Relational Cultural Theory, and Social Justice training equips LPC Supervisors with the skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of supervision in today’s cultural climate. The training focuses on:
Updated Texas LPC ethics and rules, including practical applications in supervision.
Relational Cultural Theory (RCT) principles for fostering connection, cultural humility, and empowerment in supervisory relationships.
Strategies to address systemic oppression, discrimination, and cultural challenges faced by supervisees and their clients.
Tools for building supervisee resilience, managing vicarious trauma, and creating inclusive supervision practices.
Practical approaches for integrating social justice principles into ethical supervision.
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By the end of the course, participants will:
Understand and apply updated LPC ethics and rules to supervision practices.
Use Relational Cultural Theory to foster connection, respect, and empowerment in supervision.
Develop strategies to guide supervisees in navigating systemic oppression and advocating for social justice.
Explore culturally responsive supervision practices tailored to the needs of diverse supervisees and their clients.
Learn to create safe, growth-oriented spaces that promote resilience, advocacy, and ethical practice.
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While I encourage live attendance, if you cannot attend then you will be given the recording and will have additional outside assignments to complete that will be done as part of the interactive aspects of the live course to total the 6 hours.
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Yes, this course gives you all 6 of your hours you need for your renewal as a supervisor in Texas every two years.