How can supervisors effectively address vicarious trauma and burnout when working with supervisees treating clients affected by religious harm and abuse? This educational program explores the unique challenges posed by religious abuse and its impact on vicarious trauma and burnout among counselors-in-training. A person-centered approach to supervision—emphasizing connection, rapport, trust, support, and autonomy—is identified as a key strategy for addressing these challenges. Participants will learn interventions and techniques to support supervisees navigating the complexities of religious trauma. The session will include opportunities for personal reflection on stress and burnout through mindfulness exercises and a discussion on how these interventions can enhance supervisees’ emotional awareness. Attendees will leave with: Increased awareness of personal supervision strategies. Practical understanding of person-centered supervision techniques. Tools for managing counselor burnout within the context of treating religious trauma and abuse. Supervisors will be empowered to foster resilience and effectiveness in supervisees working with this complex and sensitive population.

Learning Objectives:
• Participants will develop increased awareness of personal supervision strategies to address counselor burnout and compassion fatigue.
• Participants will evaluate their personal application of person-centered supervision techniques for supervisees experiencing burnout.
• Participants will explore the importance of recognizing counselor burnout in cases of religious trauma, particularly for counselors who participate in religious practices.

Presenter: Nicole M. Taylor, EdS
Nicole Taylor is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. She holds a post-master’s degree in Community Care and Counseling and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In her clinical role, Nicole serves as an outpatient therapist, working with clients aged 13 and older, and is an active clinical supervisor. Her research interests include religious trauma, supervision, group work, and counselor wellness.

Presenter: Janita W. Daggy, MA
Janita Daggy, MA, LPC received her master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision with an interest in research. Janita operates in private practice at Thriveworks in Charlottesville, Virginia. She specializes in trauma and PTSD, with experience working with first responders, while also being a first responder herself.Callie Wheeler is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor independently licensed in the states of Ohio, Washington State, and Colorado. Her pronouns are she/her/hers. She is currently a doctoral student at Adams State University in the Counselor Education and Supervision Program. Callie specializes in the areas of OCD, grief, and substance abuse. She provides supervision to students and counselors seeking licensure in the State of Ohio. Callie is an advocate for change and the equal rights and treatment of all peoples.