In this episode of Supervision Smorgasbord, Dr. Tara Sanderson dives into the concept of parallel process in supervision. She explains how supervisors can unintentionally mirror the emotional dynamics between their supervisees and their clients, experiencing unexpected feelings like exhaustion or anger. By naming and addressing these emotions through a relational check-in—the episode's “signature move”—Dr. Tara Sanderson offers actionable strategies for depersonalizing tension and fostering more effective, grounded supervision. She also highlights tools from the Supervision Smart Journal to help supervisors build resilience and navigate the "ghosts in the room," making supervision a deeper, more attuned process.