Credit Available - See Credits tab below.
Total Credits: 3 including 3 Continuing Education Credit for Social Workers, 3 Continuing Education Credit for Clinical Psychologists, 3 Continuing Education Credit for Professional Counselors, 3 Continuing Education Credit for Marriage and Family Therapists
As the social work landscape continues to evolve, so does the field supervision needs of students. As field supervision is one of the most important aspects of supporting students’ ability to connect theory with practice, this 3-hour advanced training workshop will build on the initial field instructor training, from the Autumn Quarter, on utilizing the Multidimensional Ecological Comparative Approach (MECA) to support field instructors in helping students attune to diverse cultural presentations in context with their field placement role. Please Note: you do not need to have attended the field kickoff presentation in order to attend this workshop.
Celia Falicov’s Multidimensional Ecological Comparative Approach (MECA) was developed to provide a framework of supervision and clinical intervention to social work practitioners who are increasingly called to provide care to a wider and more culturally diverse range of clients. MECA also presents an approach that provides context to the increasing recognition that the encounter between practitioners and clients is a cultural and sociopolitical encounter.
MECA is a systems-oriented postmodern framework designed to provide a culturally attuned and socially empowering approach in family therapy theory, research, clinical practice, and training (Falicov 1995, 2014, 2016).
This workshop will provide the opportunity for field instructors of students at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice to bring challenges from their field instructor experiences related to supporting students in engaging in culturally attuned practice with their assigned client population and roles.
By the end of the workshop, field instructors who provide both clinical and social administration supervision to Crown Students should be able to apply the following frameworks:
Please register by Friday, February 27, 2026
This program satisfies the requirements to receive 3 hours of Continuing Education credit for social workers.
The Professional Development Program is a licensed State of Illinois provider of Continuing Education for social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. License #s 159.000140, 168.000115, and 268.000004.
Most states have reciprocity with Illinois. It is recommended that professionals outside of Illinois review rules for their licensing board prior to participating to ensure that the content meets their renewal, and/or reciprocity, requirements.
This program satisfies the requirements to receive 3 hours of Continuing Education credit for clinical psychologists.
The Professional Development Program is a licensed State of Illinois provider of Continuing Education for social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. License #s 159.000140, 168.000115, and 268.000004.
Most states have reciprocity with Illinois. It is recommended that professionals outside of Illinois review rules for their licensing board prior to participating to ensure that the content meets their renewal, and/or reciprocity, requirements.
This program satisfies the requirements to receive 3 hours of Continuing Education credit for professional counselors.
The Professional Development Program is a licensed State of Illinois provider of Continuing Education for social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. License #s 159.000140, 168.000115, and 268.000004.
Most states have reciprocity with Illinois. It is recommended that professionals outside of Illinois review rules for their licensing board prior to participating to ensure that the content meets their renewal, and/or reciprocity, requirements.
This program satisfies the requirements to receive 3 hours of Continuing Education credit for marriage and family therapists.
The Professional Development Program is a licensed State of Illinois provider of Continuing Education for social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. License #s 159.000140, 168.000115, and 268.000004.
Most states have reciprocity with Illinois. It is recommended that professionals outside of Illinois review rules for their licensing board prior to participating to ensure that the content meets their renewal, and/or reciprocity, requirements.
| MECA Approach (0.13 MB) | Available after Registration | ||
| MECA Practice in Supervision Template (0.87 MB) | Available after Registration | ||
Melinda Gronen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who received her Master of Arts degree from the University of Chicago's Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice. She is a part-time lecturer in the graduate programs at the Crown Family School.
Melinda has over 22 years of experience working with individuals, children, and families. She specializes in supporting individuals and families who are coping with loss, have experienced a traumatic event, chronic illness, relationship conflict, divorce and co-parenting, job stress and many other life challenges. Melinda also specializes in working with first responders (police, fire, paramedics, emergency department staff, military personnel, etc.) who may be experiencing job and family stress due to the nature of their work. Melinda is a leader in her field and provides extensive training and consultation across the country on the assessment of child maltreatment and response to trauma.
