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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 in three key areas: continuing education, provisional supervision, and ASWB 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.
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.
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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 $60 per hour and group sessions at $40 per hour, utilizing Reflective Practice supervision techniques. Our supervision services meet the requirements of the Nebraska licensing board. If you would like more information about these services, please email Katie Robbins at klrobbins@unomaha.edu. Please note that we do not offer insurance, billing, or assessment services.
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.
Provisional Supervisors
Dr. Sandy Cook-Fong, LICSW | Sandy's Calendar
Sandy graduated with her MSW degree in 1983 and her PhD in 1992 and has actively supervised for decades. Most recently, Sandy she has specialized in working with children and families. However, she also has extensive experience working with mental health, hospice, and trauma with specialized training in the areas of CBT, DBT, Trauma, IPT, brain spotting, and Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI).
Katie Robbins, LICSW | Katie's Calendar
Katie 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 | Laura's Calendar
Laura 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.
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.