Live Virtual Training via Zoom

Terry Kukor, PhD, ABPP and Julie Goldenson, PhD, present a live virtual professional training program on Trauma-Informed Supervision of Forensic Trainees.

This program explores the intricate emotional landscape of forensic practice and the distinct challenges faced by professionals working in trauma-informed settings. Forensic work often involves exposure to traumatic material, high-stakes decision-making, and interactions with systems that can be adversarial or emotionally taxing. These factors contribute to a heightened risk of stress, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress (STS) for both clinicians and supervisors.

Through discussion, case examples, and practical strategies, this program will explore how trauma-informed (TI) principles can be intentionally applied to the supervisory process to promote resilience, reflective practice, and ethical decision-making. Participants will learn how supervision can serve as a protective space that supports both personal well-being and professional competence in forensic contexts. Emphasis will be placed on developing supervisory awareness of emotional tolls, identifying early warning signs of compassion fatigue, and integrating trauma-informed strategies to sustain effective and ethical practice.

The program is intended for all levels of Forensic mental health professionals who provide or receive supervision.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • 1 Describe key competencies and differences between clinical and forensic supervision
  • 2 Describe Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) and related constructs, and personal and professional risk factors for the development of these conditions
  • 3 Describe how trauma-informed principles can be applied to forensic supervision to help trainees manage job-related demands

  • Intended Audience

    This program is designed for individuals who provide or receive supervision within forensic mental health contexts, recognizing the unique emotional and professional challenges inherent in this field. The intended audience includes those who regularly encounter traumatic material, make high-stakes decisions, and navigate complex, often adversarial systems. These professionals are committed to maintaining personal well-being and ethical standards while supporting resilience and reflective practice in themselves and others.

      • Mental Health Professional
      • Forensic Psychologist
      • Forensic Social Worker
      • Forensic Psychiatrist
      • Clinical Supervisor
      • Forensic Counselor
      • Correctional Mental Health Clinician
      • Probation or Parole Mental Health Specialist
      • Forensic Case Manager

  • Experience Level

    This program is designed for licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals at all experience levels who are engaged in or preparing for forensic practice and supervision.
    Beginner: New to forensic settings or trauma-informed supervision; seeking foundational knowledge of key competencies, risk factors for secondary traumatic stress (STS), and basic trauma-informed principles.
    Intermediate: Some experience in forensic or supervisory roles; looking to deepen understanding of emotional impacts, apply trauma-informed strategies, and enhance reflective and ethical supervisory practice.
    Advanced: Extensive experience in forensic supervision; interested in advanced application of trauma-informed principles, complex case consultation, and leadership in promoting resilience and ethical standards within teams.

  • Practice Setting

    Professionals in forensic mental health settings work in environments where legal, clinical, and correctional systems intersect. These settings are often high-pressure, emotionally charged, and require navigating complex institutional protocols. Workplaces may include secure facilities, courtrooms, correctional institutions, community supervision offices, or specialized forensic units within hospitals. Professionals regularly interact with individuals involved in the criminal justice system, manage sensitive and traumatic information, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams under strict ethical and legal guidelines.

    Examples of practice settings:

      • Correctional facilities (prisons, jails, juvenile detention centers)
      • Forensic psychiatric hospitals or secure mental health units
      • Court clinics or mental health diversion programs
      • Community-based forensic mental health services
      • Probation and parole offices
      • Law enforcement agencies (consultation or crisis response)
      • Specialized outpatient clinics for court-mandated clients
      • Government or non-profit agencies providing forensic case management

Presented By

Terry Kukor, PhD, ABPP, Senior Forensic Psychologist at the Netcare Forensic Center

Terry Kukor, Ph.D., ABPP, is board-certified in forensic psychology, and is a Senior Forensic Psychologist at the Netcare Forensic Center. Dr. Kukor has specialized in criminal forensic evaluation for more than 30 years, during which time he has also done violence risk and threat assessment. He teaches multiple workshops for the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) including Critical Thinking in Forensic Evaluation. He is a threat assessment consultant for Work Trauma Services Inc., and consults with a regional office of the FBI. In 2016, he was recognized with the Howard H. Sokolov Forensic Mental Health Leadership Award, presented by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. In 2019, he was granted the Distinguished Contributions to Forensic Psychology Award by AAFP.

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Presented By

Julie Goldenson, PhD, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto

Dr. Julie Goldenson is a clinical and forensic psychologist with two decades of experience conducting evaluations in criminal and civil contexts. Following a postdoctoral fellowship at Simon Fraser University’s Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute, her professional work has integrated clinical and forensic practice, teaching, and scholarship. She is a part-time Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and the incoming Chair of the Graduate Counselling and Clinical Psychology Program, where she teaches doctoral-level courses in diagnosis and assessment. Dr. Goldenson’s scholarship examines the psychological impact of trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and interpersonal violence, with a parallel focus on resilience. Her scholarship also advances best practices in forensic mental health assessment. She serves as Forensic Section Editor for Psychological Injury and Law and on the Editorial Board for the International Journal of Forensic Mental Health. Her professional leadership includes a term as President of the Ontario Psychological Association.She is a member of the Program in Psychiatry and the Law at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center/Harvard Medical School and was the 2021 recipient of the Strasburger Award in recognition of her contributions to this program.

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Training Outline

Key topics covered in this training include:

  • Clinical and Forensic Supervision: Key Competencies and Differences - Understanding the unique demands of forensic supervision and how they diverge from traditional clinical models.

  • The Emotional Toll of Forensic Work – Examining the psychological impact of exposure to distressing material and system-level pressures.

  • Personal and Professional Risk Factors for Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) – Identifying who is most at risk and how to mitigate vulnerabilities.

  • Trauma-Informed (TI) Principles in Forensic Settings – Applying TI frameworks to supervision, organizational culture, and professional relationships.

  • The Supervisor’s Gatekeeping Function – Addressing situations where supervisees’ personal reactions or stress responses may compromise competent and ethical forensic practice.

Live Event Policy

Registration for our live events is covered for one (1) person per purchase. If you would like to purchase for a group, please contact our group training team.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    Have a sudden change of plans and are unable to attend live? No worries; you will be given access to the on-demand version of the program once available. Please note that if you attend live, no access to the recording will be given.

  • Event Conduct

    Professional conduct is expected during our live programs. Our goal is to make our events as interactive as possible for all participants. We reserve the right to remove any participants who are disruptive, act unprofessionally, or who we are unable to verify their purchase.

CE Sponsorship Information

Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship/ provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here. 

  1. American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.

  2. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.

  3. Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

  4. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).



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