Deliberate Practice Supervision: Introductory Certification Course with Dr. Alex Vaz, PhD
You’ve taught the models. You’ve discussed the cases. But deep down, many trainers and supervisors still ask: “How can I help my trainees to turn knowledge into real clinical skill?”
If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. Research confirms what many of us already feel: traditional supervision doesn’t reliably improve therapists’ skills and effectiveness. Good intentions and theory just aren’t enough.
This 4-week online certification course is for clinicians, supervisors, and trainers ready to break that cycle. Learn to use the Sentio Supervision Model and Deliberate Practice (DP), a research-informed, structured approach to maximize the effectiveness of your trainings and supervision. For several years, Sentio has been at the forefront of developing Deliberate Practice theory, applications and peer-reviewed research (https://sentio.org/sentioresearch). Whether you're new to DP or already experimenting with it in your setting, this course will give you practical, hands-on tools to transform how you train and supervise clinicians. Led by Dr. Alexandre Vaz, co-creator of the Sentio Supervision Model and co-editor/author of The Essentials of Deliberate Practice (APA Books), this course brings cutting-edge supervision methods to life through video, modeling, and live practice.
Course & Certification Details
Live Zoom Sessions: 4 weeks, 1 hour/week
Dates: Mondays — Starts October 6th (Oct 6, 13, 20, 27)
Time: 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST / 18:00 CET
Cost: $300
INCLUDES:
Certification as a DP-Informed Supervisor
Exclusive Sentio Supervisor Toolkit (fill-in forms, supervision prep guides, skill sheets)
A free copy of the best-selling ebook “Reaching for Expertise: A Primer on Deliberate Practice for Psychotherapists”
Printable certification and downloadable packet
Video examples + live supervision demos with Alex
Spots are limited to ensure live participation and feedback.
What You’ll Learn (Week by Week)
Week 1: The Sentio Supervision Model in Action
The 7 steps of the Sentio Supervision Model.
Why traditional supervision fails, and how Deliberate Practice offers solutions
Watch video examples of real DP supervision sessions
Identify what makes a strong supervision structure and why therapists need rehearsal
Week 2: Identifying What’s Stuck—Client Challenges & Therapist Deficits
Learn how to help supervisees identify what's actually going wrong in sessions
Distinguish between conceptualization and observable clinical problems
Practice coding therapy segments for challenges and deficits using real material
Start using the Supervision Preparation Form
Week 3: Setting Smart Learning Goals + Behavioral Rehearsal
Move from vague feedback to specific skills
Learn how to choose practice-worthy skills and structure feedback
Engage in live role-plays and feedback loops
Discover how to tailor rehearsal to a trainee’s zone of proximal development
Week 4: From Session to Skill—Homework, Outcomes, and Integration
Create a personalized training plan/program for the trainees’ specific needs
Implement skills practice for common factors and specific treatment models
How DP supervision connects to therapist resilience and clinical presence
Live demo and supervisory skills practice with feedback
Who This Is For
Clinical supervisors and educators
Training directors and site leads
Therapists looking to enhance their clinical teaching skills
About the Trainer
Alexandre Vaz, Ph.D. is cofounder and Chief Academic Officer of Sentio University. He provides DP workshops and advanced clinical training and supervision to clinicians around the world. Dr. Vaz is the author/co-editor of over 15 books on deliberate practice and psychotherapy training and two series of clinical training books: “The Essentials of Deliberate Practice” (APA Press) and “Advanced Therapeutics, Clinical and Interpersonal Skills” (Elsevier). He has held multiple committee roles for the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration (SEPI) and the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR). Dr. Vaz is also founder and host of “Psychotherapy Expert Talks,” an acclaimed interview series with distinguished psychotherapists and therapy researchers.
You’ve taught the models. You’ve discussed the cases. But deep down, many trainers and supervisors still ask: “How can I help my trainees to turn knowledge into real clinical skill?”
If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. Research confirms what many of us already feel: traditional supervision doesn’t reliably improve therapists’ skills and effectiveness. Good intentions and theory just aren’t enough.
This 4-week online certification course is for clinicians, supervisors, and trainers ready to break that cycle. Learn to use the Sentio Supervision Model and Deliberate Practice (DP), a research-informed, structured approach to maximize the effectiveness of your trainings and supervision. For several years, Sentio has been at the forefront of developing Deliberate Practice theory, applications and peer-reviewed research (https://sentio.org/sentioresearch). Whether you're new to DP or already experimenting with it in your setting, this course will give you practical, hands-on tools to transform how you train and supervise clinicians. Led by Dr. Alexandre Vaz, co-creator of the Sentio Supervision Model and co-editor/author of The Essentials of Deliberate Practice (APA Books), this course brings cutting-edge supervision methods to life through video, modeling, and live practice.
Course & Certification Details
Live Zoom Sessions: 4 weeks, 1 hour/week
Dates: Mondays — Starts October 6th (Oct 6, 13, 20, 27)
Time: 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST / 18:00 CET
Cost: $300
INCLUDES:
Certification as a DP-Informed Supervisor
Exclusive Sentio Supervisor Toolkit (fill-in forms, supervision prep guides, skill sheets)
A free copy of the best-selling ebook “Reaching for Expertise: A Primer on Deliberate Practice for Psychotherapists”
Printable certification and downloadable packet
Video examples + live supervision demos with Alex
Spots are limited to ensure live participation and feedback.
What You’ll Learn (Week by Week)
Week 1: The Sentio Supervision Model in Action
The 7 steps of the Sentio Supervision Model.
Why traditional supervision fails, and how Deliberate Practice offers solutions
Watch video examples of real DP supervision sessions
Identify what makes a strong supervision structure and why therapists need rehearsal
Week 2: Identifying What’s Stuck—Client Challenges & Therapist Deficits
Learn how to help supervisees identify what's actually going wrong in sessions
Distinguish between conceptualization and observable clinical problems
Practice coding therapy segments for challenges and deficits using real material
Start using the Supervision Preparation Form
Week 3: Setting Smart Learning Goals + Behavioral Rehearsal
Move from vague feedback to specific skills
Learn how to choose practice-worthy skills and structure feedback
Engage in live role-plays and feedback loops
Discover how to tailor rehearsal to a trainee’s zone of proximal development
Week 4: From Session to Skill—Homework, Outcomes, and Integration
Create a personalized training plan/program for the trainees’ specific needs
Implement skills practice for common factors and specific treatment models
How DP supervision connects to therapist resilience and clinical presence
Live demo and supervisory skills practice with feedback
Who This Is For
Clinical supervisors and educators
Training directors and site leads
Therapists looking to enhance their clinical teaching skills
About the Trainer
Alexandre Vaz, Ph.D. is cofounder and Chief Academic Officer of Sentio University. He provides DP workshops and advanced clinical training and supervision to clinicians around the world. Dr. Vaz is the author/co-editor of over 15 books on deliberate practice and psychotherapy training and two series of clinical training books: “The Essentials of Deliberate Practice” (APA Press) and “Advanced Therapeutics, Clinical and Interpersonal Skills” (Elsevier). He has held multiple committee roles for the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration (SEPI) and the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR). Dr. Vaz is also founder and host of “Psychotherapy Expert Talks,” an acclaimed interview series with distinguished psychotherapists and therapy researchers.
You’ve taught the models. You’ve discussed the cases. But deep down, many trainers and supervisors still ask: “How can I help my trainees to turn knowledge into real clinical skill?”
If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. Research confirms what many of us already feel: traditional supervision doesn’t reliably improve therapists’ skills and effectiveness. Good intentions and theory just aren’t enough.
This 4-week online certification course is for clinicians, supervisors, and trainers ready to break that cycle. Learn to use the Sentio Supervision Model and Deliberate Practice (DP), a research-informed, structured approach to maximize the effectiveness of your trainings and supervision. For several years, Sentio has been at the forefront of developing Deliberate Practice theory, applications and peer-reviewed research (https://sentio.org/sentioresearch). Whether you're new to DP or already experimenting with it in your setting, this course will give you practical, hands-on tools to transform how you train and supervise clinicians. Led by Dr. Alexandre Vaz, co-creator of the Sentio Supervision Model and co-editor/author of The Essentials of Deliberate Practice (APA Books), this course brings cutting-edge supervision methods to life through video, modeling, and live practice.
Course & Certification Details
Live Zoom Sessions: 4 weeks, 1 hour/week
Dates: Mondays — Starts October 6th (Oct 6, 13, 20, 27)
Time: 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST / 18:00 CET
Cost: $300
INCLUDES:
Certification as a DP-Informed Supervisor
Exclusive Sentio Supervisor Toolkit (fill-in forms, supervision prep guides, skill sheets)
A free copy of the best-selling ebook “Reaching for Expertise: A Primer on Deliberate Practice for Psychotherapists”
Printable certification and downloadable packet
Video examples + live supervision demos with Alex
Spots are limited to ensure live participation and feedback.
What You’ll Learn (Week by Week)
Week 1: The Sentio Supervision Model in Action
The 7 steps of the Sentio Supervision Model.
Why traditional supervision fails, and how Deliberate Practice offers solutions
Watch video examples of real DP supervision sessions
Identify what makes a strong supervision structure and why therapists need rehearsal
Week 2: Identifying What’s Stuck—Client Challenges & Therapist Deficits
Learn how to help supervisees identify what's actually going wrong in sessions
Distinguish between conceptualization and observable clinical problems
Practice coding therapy segments for challenges and deficits using real material
Start using the Supervision Preparation Form
Week 3: Setting Smart Learning Goals + Behavioral Rehearsal
Move from vague feedback to specific skills
Learn how to choose practice-worthy skills and structure feedback
Engage in live role-plays and feedback loops
Discover how to tailor rehearsal to a trainee’s zone of proximal development
Week 4: From Session to Skill—Homework, Outcomes, and Integration
Create a personalized training plan/program for the trainees’ specific needs
Implement skills practice for common factors and specific treatment models
How DP supervision connects to therapist resilience and clinical presence
Live demo and supervisory skills practice with feedback
Who This Is For
Clinical supervisors and educators
Training directors and site leads
Therapists looking to enhance their clinical teaching skills
About the Trainer
Alexandre Vaz, Ph.D. is cofounder and Chief Academic Officer of Sentio University. He provides DP workshops and advanced clinical training and supervision to clinicians around the world. Dr. Vaz is the author/co-editor of over 15 books on deliberate practice and psychotherapy training and two series of clinical training books: “The Essentials of Deliberate Practice” (APA Press) and “Advanced Therapeutics, Clinical and Interpersonal Skills” (Elsevier). He has held multiple committee roles for the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration (SEPI) and the Society for Psychotherapy Research (SPR). Dr. Vaz is also founder and host of “Psychotherapy Expert Talks,” an acclaimed interview series with distinguished psychotherapists and therapy researchers.