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The Grace Abbott Training and Supervision Academy (GATSA) supports and enhances the skills of social workers, mental health professionals, students, and other care providers with three key services:
- Continuing Education
- Supervision
- Exam Prep
Our trainings provide CEUs that meet the approved criteria for continuing education in Nebraska and cover diverse practice areas including mental health disorders, addiction, LGBTQ bias, aging, children and families, suicide, cultural literacy, and more.
GATSA offers individual and group supervision for provisional licensees and comprehensive ASWB exam prep that guides learners through exam configuration, test development logic, anxiety reduction, personalized study plans, and content outlines.
Continuing Education
Grace Abbott Training and Supervision Academy (GATSA) meets the criteria of an approved continuing education program for social work and mental health practice in Nebraska. Some training topics we offer are sensitive in nature and may trigger an emotional response. Please practice positive self-care, step away if necessary, and seek resources that may assist you. Click a tile below to view our catalogs of live and on-demand training webinars.
Provisional Supervision and Consultation
Are you seeking clinical supervision as you progress toward full licensure as a mental health practitioner? The Grace Abbott Training and Supervision Academy offers clinical supervision for individuals working toward an LMHP or LIMHP. We provide virtual individual supervision at $40 per hour and group sessions at $60 per hour, utilizing Reflective Practice supervision techniques. Our supervision services meet the requirements of the Nebraska licensing board. Please note that we do not offer insurance, billing, or assessment services. If you would like more information about these services, please email Katie Robbins at klrobbins@unomaha.edu.
Looking for professional and ethical clinical consultation? GATSA offers individual sessions for those seeking guidance on topics such as clinical supervision, ethical considerations, ASWB Exam prep, case consultation, etc. All sessions are virtual and $60/hour. For more information, email Katie Robbins klrobbins@unomaha.edu.
Kersten Borer, LIMHP, CMSW, LADC graduated with her MSW degree in 1999 and has been a clinical supervisor since 2004. Kersten's areas of specialization include addiction treatment, codependency treatment, juvenile delinquency, child welfare, adults in the criminal justice system, and trauma. Kersten utilizes EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT in practice. |
Katie Robbins, LICSW graduated with her MSW degree in 2009 and has been a clinical supervisor since 2013. Katie's areas of specialization include end of life/grief, medical social work, trauma, interpersonal relationships, couples work, eating disorders, and crisis. Katie utilizes EMDR, IPT, and Gottman Method Level 2 Couples Therapy in practice. |
Laura Sanchez, LICSW, LADC graduated with her MSW degree in 2014 and has been a clinical supervisor since 2020. Laura's areas of specialization include addiction, trauma, and self-esteem. Laura utilizes EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, and Gottman Method Level 1 Couples Therapy in practice and focuses on providing culturally and linguistically appropriate care to her Latino and Spanish speaking clients. |
Exam Prep
Unlock your path to exam success with our comprehensive exam prep tailored for provisionally licensed individuals on the journey to full licensure. Designed for graduate students in their final semester and social work/mental health professionals seeking licensure, our program guides participants through exam intricacies, including configuration, test development methodology, and logical approaches. Receive valuable insights on anxiety reduction, personalized study plans, and detailed content outlines with suggested references across exam categories. Join us virtually via Zoom every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from Noon to 1:00 P.M. (excluding holidays) for these interactive sessions. While not all topics are covered in each session, our exam prep ensures a supportive and effective learning environment. Sign up here to elevate your exam readiness. Open to the public.
Resources for Clinical Supervisors
Quality supervision is a vital element of safe and ethical practice. Practitioners receiving high-quality supervision are less prone to licensing complaints and ethical challenges in their careers. In Nebraska, individuals with provisional licensure or certification are required to undergo regular supervision from a qualified supervisor during their 3,000 hours of clinical practice. Elevate your professional journey with our expert supervision and consultation services.
Clinical supervision in Nebraska is its own process, with its own theories, methods, and research. In Nebraska, 172 NAC 94.009.01 defines general supervision as a process which is distinguishable from personal psychotherapy, consultation, or didactic instruction, which focuses on raw data from the supervisee’s clinical work and includes: discussing ethics; discussing the supervisee’s cases; evaluating the supervisee; and providing the supervisee with oversight and guidance. Click here to access Guidebook for Clinical Supervisors, co-authored by Susan Reay, EdD, LICSW and Sarah Guyette. Supervision that develops and supports professional relationships and practice strategies can increase critical thinking skills and extend a practitioner’s career. Quality supervision protects clients, supports practitioners, and aligns with professional codes of ethics such as the NASW Best Practice Standards in Social Work Supervision.