Kam Yin (Trista) Lam

Professional Disclosure Statement
For Clinical Supervision
Name: Kam Yin (Trista) LAM
Professional designations: RSW (MSW), CCC, CCS
Phone number: 1 587 200 1900
E-mail address: trista@lifejourneycounselling.com
Educational Background and Credentials
MSW Social Work (Clinical Specialization) University of Calgary 2023
MSocSc Counselling The University Hong Kong 2009
BSW Social Work The University Hong Kong 2004
Canadian Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
#11249883
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Alberta College of Social Worker
#18363
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
#858994
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Hong Kong Social Workers Registration Board
#12842

Counseling Background

I am a social worker and counsellor with 20 years of experience providing therapeutic support to individuals facing mental health challenges, trauma, and relational difficulties. My expertise includes helping clients heal from trauma, complex trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, midlife transitions, relationship issues, work-related stress, infertility, grief and unmanaged anger. I also specialize in facilitating deeper self-understanding, fostering personal growth, and enhancing overall mental well-being.

I have counselling experience in a variety of settings, including family centres, youth centres, a senior centre, a mental health outpatient clinic, a refugee centre, employee assistance programmes, and private practice. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, providing individual, couple, family, psychoeducational, and psychosocial counselling services. Additionally, I have experience supporting adults and families in crisis, as well as refugees who have endured significant traumatic experiences.

My approach to counselling is client-centered, culturally sensitive, empathetic, humanistic, mindfulness-based, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Rogerian Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness-based Therapy, Hakomi, Psychodynamic, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Stair Model (Family Therapy), Grief Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I deeply respect that each client is a unique individual, possessing their own strengths and internal resources. These qualities may not be fully developed or accessible at the moment due to life challenges or unresolved trauma. My goal is to support clients in identifying and addressing these obstacles, so they can unlock their potential, experience transformation, and flourish in their personal growth and relationships.

For further details about my experience, please visit my counselling website at https://www.lifejourneycounselling.com/trista-lam or view my profile on Psychology Today at
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/trista-kam-yin-lam-calgary-ab/1258191

Supervision Background

My supervision training includes the Approved Clinical Supervision Training course offered by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, as well as the Field Instructor Course provided by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education. I also received supervision training from the University of Calgary and Hong Kong Baptist University while supervising master’s-level students in clinical social work and counselling.

In addition, I have several years of experience providing both administrative and clinical supervision. I served as a clinical supervisor in a family centre with over twenty-five social workers, and in a senior centre with eight social workers and eight counsellors. Currently, I am supervising counsellors and social workers in Alberta and Hong Kong, as well as Master of Social Work students from the University of Calgary.

Supervision Approach

My approach to supervision is grounded in developmental models, which emphasize the importance of the supervisory relationship and the evolving roles of the supervisor. These models require the supervisor to be intentional, proactive, and adaptable. Supervision interventions are tailored to the supervisee’s developmental stage, cognitive and conceptual capacities, motivation, skill level, and personal attributes, while always prioritizing the needs of clients.

I also incorporate the discrimination model in supervision, which allows for multiple roles and areas of focus. As a supervisor, I may take on the role of teacher, counsellor, or consultant, addressing both overarching developmental goals and specific performance concerns. Supervision may focus on clinical techniques, case conceptualization, professional conduct, or the supervisee’s personal development as a practitioner and change agent. The overarching goal is to help supervisees to develop more complex and integrative skills in assessment, conceptualization, and interventions.

Supervision also aims to enhance self-awareness, which may involve exploring personal thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that arise in response to client interactions. However, it is important to distinguish supervision from personal counselling. While supervision may touch on personal issues and use similar techniques, it is not a substitute for therapy. Any concerns that fall outside the scope of clinical effectiveness should be referred to an appropriate mental health professional. Furthermore, supervision includes evaluative components, which are inherently incompatible with the goals of personal counselling.

Live observation and the use of audio or video recordings are the primary methods I employ to review and support the development of counselling skills during supervision. Occasionally, I co-facilitate challenging cases with supervisees to enhance their understanding through real-time observation of interventions and counseling practices.

Evaluation Procedures

Goals are collaboratively developed and tailored to meet the individual needs of supervisees. These goals are informed by factors such as individual supervision contracts, the supervisee’s level of experience and performance, the purpose of supervision (e.g., licensure, internship, credentialing), and are aligned with current standards of practice and ethical guidelines within the field.
Supervisees receive ongoing feedback and are kept informed of any performance concerns. When necessary, opportunities for remediation are provided through a written contract and established procedures that follow due process, except in cases involving serious ethical violations.
Supervisees are expected to adhere to the ethical standards set by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, the Alberta College of Social Workers, and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, as well as any supervisory directives. This adherence forms a basis for evaluation. All supervisees are provided with copies of any written summative evaluations.
Confidentiality

Privileged communication does not apply to supervision sessions. However, every effort is made to maintain the confidentiality of both the content and process of these sessions, with a few exceptions:
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The welfare of a client is at risk of harm.
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A written release of information is provided by the supervisee.
3.
The supervision contract requires communication with a third party, such as a university supervisor or licensure board.
In any of these circumstances, efforts will be made to inform the supervisee prior to any disclosure.

Fee Schedule

Supervision for counselling students during internships is provided free of charge, as it is part of a formal instructional agreement and academic prospectus. For individuals who are students but whose supervision fees are not covered by their program or for those who are not students, payment is determined based on the specific supervision contract, which outlines the modality of supervision (individual or group) and the purpose of the supervision. For this contract: To be confirmed

Emergency Situations

In the event of a client emergency, supervisees are encouraged to contact me either at my office or via cell phone. It is essential to follow established protocols when responding to a client’s emergency or ethical dilemma. Any such incidents should be reported or discussed within a reasonable timeframe, especially if there has been any diversion from standard procedures.

Ethical Standards

I adhere to the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, as well as the ethical and professional guidelines set forth by the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) and the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). These frameworks guide my responsibilities as a clinical supervisor and ensure that supervision is conducted with integrity, competence, and accountability.
Supervisees are expected to uphold ethical standards and legal responsibilities in their counselling or social work practice. In the event that a supervisee has concerns or is dissatisfied with the supervision process, they are encouraged to address the matter with me directly and respectfully. If the issue cannot be resolved through open dialogue, the supervisee may contact the relevant regulatory body:
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Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA): https://www.ccpa-accp.ca (613-237-1099)
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Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW): https://www.acsw.ab.ca (780-421-1167)
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Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW): www.ocswssw.org (416-972-9882)
These organizations provide oversight and support to ensure ethical and competent supervision practices across Canada.
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Kam Yin (Trista) Lam, RSW (MSW),CCC, CCS Supervisee Date