What Trauma-Informed Supervision Really Looks Like

What does it actually mean to be a trauma-informed supervisor?

In this candid and energizing conversation, Dr. Amy Parks sits down with Libby Murdoch, creator of Brain-Based EMDR, to explore how trauma impacts both our clients and our clinical relationships, and what supervisors can do about it. Libby shares how her own experiences shaped her trauma-informed lens, why nervous system safety matters in supervision, and how even the best-intentioned supervisors can cause harm without realizing it. Together, they explore strategies to help supervisors regulate themselves, co-create safety with supervisees, and model the very same attunement we expect in therapy.

This episode is real, resonant, and radically helpful. Whether you supervise seasoned clinicians or brand new interns, you’ll leave with insights you can use right away.

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🧠 Want to go deeper? Check out Libby’s work at www.brainbasedemdr.com

Supervision Simplified brings you real conversations with real clinical supervisors navigating the complex, messy, and meaningful world of mental health. Each episode delivers tools, insights, and stories that make supervision a little simpler - because who doesn’t want simpler?

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