In this episode of Supervision Smorgasbord, Dr. Tara Sanderson (Dr. Tara Sanderson) dives into the challenging but crucial role of gatekeeping in clinical supervision. The discussion highlights the uncomfortable responsibility supervisors have in upholding professional standards, especially when supervisees aren't meeting ethical or clinical expectations. Listeners are given practical advice: instead of cushioning tough feedback, supervisors should clearly reference the relevant ethical standards and frame feedback as part of their duty to the profession. Dr. Sanderson also shares tools from the Supervision Smorgasbord Journal to help supervisors confidently handle high-stakes conversations, reinforcing that effective gatekeeping is both an act of professional care and ethical responsibility.