Friday, June 12, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Online via Zoom
Cost: $75
CEUs: This training is awaiting approval for 3 Supervision CEUs by the Minnesota boards of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health and Therapy, and Psychology.
Training Summary:
This engaging session introduces creative and experiential tools that supervisors can use to enrich the supervision experience. Participants will explore how creativity fosters insight, connection, and clinical risk-taking. Through hands-on examples and demonstrations, attendees will learn how to implement creative interventions, such as art, metaphor, role-play, and symbolic work, tailored to the developmental stage and needs of their supervisees.
Meet Your Presenters:
Dr. Lynn O'Brien, EdD, LPCC-S, RPT
Dr. O'Brien graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a BA in Psychology, MS in Counseling, and EdD in Counselor Education and Supervision. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of MN, Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of WI, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of IA, as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Dr. O'Brien is an approved supervisor in MN and IA and also credentialed as an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. As a Registered Play Therapist, Dr. O'Brien serves children through the use of play in the therapeutic setting. Dr. O'Brien also works with teens, adults, couples, and families. She enjoys learning about the professional development of counselors and has presented on creative ways to engage in supervision.
Dr. Casey Baker, EdD, LMHC, RPT-S
Dr. Casey Baker is a licensed mental health counselor, Registered Play Therapist–Supervisor, and counselor educator with extensive experience in clinical practice, supervision, and training. She specializes in play therapy, child and adolescent counseling, and developmentally responsive supervision.
Not able to attend June 12th?
Register for the
recorded session and a link to view the recorded session will be emailed to you after the June 12th training.
Shaping Tomorrow's Counselors: A Clinical Supervision Series Information:
This training is part of a three-session Shaping Tomorrow's Counselors: A Clinical Supervision Series. To attend all three sessions,
register here.
Registration Questions: Email workforce@mnsu.edu or call 507-389-1094
Training Questions: Email elizabeth.harstad.3@mnsu.edu
