Counselor competency can be defined as the extent to which a counselor has the knowledge and skill required to provide treatment (Fairburn & Cooper, 2011). As Bernard and Goodyear (2004) points out, competency assumes that supervisees are learning to become competent at the same time they are internalizing standards by which competency is judged, as well as, learning about how their personalities and interpersonal behaviors affect their clinical work. Clinical supervision is the practice of helping supervisees apply theories learned to clinical practice while learning about themselves. Supervision is essential to the development of supervisees’ competence (Bernard & Goodyear, 2004). This highlights the importance of supervisor competence. …show more content…
of ethical codes:
“Prior to offering supervision services, counselors are trained in supervision methods and techniques. Counselors who offer supervision services regularly pursue continuing education activities, including both counseling and supervision topics and skills.” (p.13)
This paper will examine the worst and best experiences considering the relationship between feedback and professional development and performance. Quality clinical supervision is founded on a positive supervisor-supervisee relationship as it is a social influence process (SAMHSA, 2009). Supervision is a relationship that extends over time allowing a relationship to develop. The quality of the relationship between supervisor and supervisee can add or detract from the overall experience of supervision. It is important to be aware that both the supervisor and supervisee contribute to this relationship and both have responsibilities within the process.
The Bad
The setting of this experience was a large childrens hospital in the center for cancer and blood disease. This experience followed several internships with the hope of developing a specialty in health
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Although I believe this supervisor to be a competent professional counselor, this did not translate to be a competent clinical supervisor modeling professionalism and invested in the supervisory relationship. My conclusions about why it was the worst supervisory experienced is summed up by the three general spheres of lousy supervision discussed by Aasheim (2012).
General sphere one, organizational and administrative, notes the supervisor did not provide appropriate parameters and structure for supervision to occur. General sphere two, technical and cognitive, notes supervisees will have difficulty working with a supervisor they do not have professional respect and confidence in. General sphere three, relational and affective, notes the importance of the supervisory relationships and the ability of the supervisor to create and maintain a safe supervisory environment.
This supervisory experience provided me a wonderful opportunity to see the kind of supervisory I want to be. Although I feel that this supervisory experience did not result in growth as a professional counselor, I do believe it was a meaningful overall experience that will improve my supervision behaviors. I greatly believe in the importance of the supervisory relationship as being key to the work in
Another problem with supervision is power which comes affects the relationship between the supervisor and supervisee. Factors like social position, race, gender, social class and sexuality, Issues of subordinate positions of women affect the supervisory relationship. To solve this problem it has been advocated that someone with a similar background should do the supervisory job.(White, E. & Winstanley, J. 2010). APPLICATION OF THE CONCEPT TO CURRENT JOB (CLINICAL SUPERVISION):
Introduction What does it mean to be an effective supervisor? Before taking this class, I thought that if a supervisor is able get their employees to work effectively, and efficiently, then the person is an effective supervisor. I didn’t realize until taking this class that supervisors do so much more. After learning more about the other tasks supervisors do like planning, being effective listeners, and motivating employees, I have a better understanding of effective supervision. I am aware that I have had supervisory experiences.
The developmental model, summarized in an article by Stoltenberg (2005), summarizes a supervision approach that uses developmental framework in clinical supervision. The author, Stolenberg (2005) and Ursula Delworth created a developmental model titled Integrated Developmental Model of supervision (IDM). IDM provided specific details about the changes in the supervisee throughout their time in clinical supervision. It also provided specific details on the types of supervision environments and supervisor intervention for each level of development (Stoltenberg, 2005).
This essay aims to critically discuss the evidence base for clinical supervision (CS) in mental health care practice. Against the current climate of rapid societal and organisational change in Ireland, mental health care providers are increasingly being challenged to ensure safer higher quality contemporary services based on best practice. It is vital that senior management fosters a culture of CS to assist in this process. The essay will focus on following themes to ensure that it covers supervision practices and assist this quality initiative to be introduced locally. In this regard, this essay explores CS through the lenses of Mental Health Policy and legislation, its functions, the supervision relationship /working alliance Competency
The basic knowledge about supervision theories and processes would help them transition into a supervisory role. Even at sites that do not ask internship students to be supervisors, they are usually asked to take a part in a supervision group where they hear other clinicians’ cases and give feedback. In such situations, students need to demonstrate interpersonal skills, clinical skills, theoretical knowledge, and skills in giving constructive feedback. I believe that information provided in this course would assist them to be successful in these supervisory and consultant roles at their
Monitor effectiveness “As a counselor taking reasonable steps to seek supervision and improve when necessary.” (B. Schauland, personal communication, November 11,
As now it can be concluded that to make a supervision session effective it is essential to have a deep understanding of these facts and theories. Characteristics of both supervisor and supervisee are equally important. As supervisors must know their roles and responsibilities at the same time, supervisee should have interest towards reflective practice. Maintaining a good supervisory relationship will be useful to analyse the problems. If there are any signs of underperformance seen in the supervisee, the supervisor can approach them to sort out the matter before it causes
...r me to express how I am doing. The best way to utilize supervision is to know how to debrief effectively. Knowing what is triggering, what is stressful, and if the coping techniques are working, are important things to discuss during supervision. Utilizing colleagues within the agency is also a great support system. Even if you are not able to discuss the case, coworkers can still understand and help debrief feelings related to a case.
Developmental Supervision, Supervisor Flexibility, and the Postobservation Conference. Hills, J. (1991). Issues in research on instructional supervision: A contribution to the discussion. Journal Of Curriculum & Supervision, 7(1), 1-12. Jones, N. B. (1995).
One obvious concern about clinical supervision given the plethora of published research and commentary regarding it is that too much is being asked of this one process, especially in busy acute inpatient settings. Many commentators and researchers note common tensions if not contradictions between clinical and managerial understandings, expectations, and rationales for clinical supervision. If supervisees perceive it to be a surveillance tool or the provision of indirect counselling, they are unlikely to participate meaningfully (Walsh et al., 2003). Clinical supervision usually a one-to-one person process and it may cause participant reticence, anxiety, defensiveness, resistance, and other ordinary human reactions (Stevenson,
In today’s business world, supervisors must have a unique skill set that includes being able to communicate well with others, having the ability to effectively coach others, understanding the dynamics of working through others, and possessing performance management skills that allows them to handle changes in a positive manner.
In the case study of Gwen, there is one major problem presented. That problem is whether it is ethical for a supervisor to counsel his supervisee. I think that Gwen is going through the grieving process after learning about her mother’s condition and is in a vulnerable spot. She feels like she cannot continue her work with hospice patients because of personal feelings. Ken thinks that Gwen is a great therapist and does not want to see her give up. He also feels like he would be the most effective person to give Gwen counseling, because of their trusting relationship. I think that this would be a bad idea and could cross professional boundaries. The Ethical Guidelines for Counseling Supervisors strongly suggest against a supervisor entering in a psychotherapeutic relationship with supervisees. It is important to limit the possibilities of a dual relationship. Dual relationships can easily become unethical and present problems or possible harm to the client, which in this case is the supervisee. They can also create dependency or have unfavorable symbolic meanings. I also do not think it was a good idea that the counseling happened in the supervision sessions. This time should be spent on improving knowledge and helping clients. Spending most of the supervisor sessions working on personal problems could potentially harm the progress and well-being of the supervisee’s clients. My reaction to Ken blending the roles of supervisor and counselor is that it was not a good, professional, decision. He has entered a dual relationship with Gwen that could potentially cause harm to her or create a conflict of interest. Since Ken is Gwen’s supervisor, he has more power over the relationship than Gwen does. This power can easily be abused by Ken...
This paper will discuss the following 4 Core Functions of a Counselor: Case Management, Client Education, Crisis Intervention, Referral and their primary purposes.
Supervision could be interpreted from many points of view and have many perceptions about it. Differentiating description from interpretation in observation is so crucial for instructional improvement (Glickman, et al., 2014). Also are different methods that an administrator might use while doing his or her supervision, furthermore, how this information is going to be used to further assistance teachers. As Glickman, et al., (2014) mentions that observations are a method of assessing and planning skills are useful to a supervisor in setting goals and activities for himself or herself as well as for others. Following it will be describe two models, clinical supervision and peer coaching, similes and differences among the models, analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each model, how each model uses assessing and planning skills and each model's contribution to the supervisory process.
The counselor’s objective is to identify the problem of the client and plan out the method of helping the client overcome the problem. The most rewarding part of being a counselor is the ability to make a difference in people’s lives. In private practice, there is a constant push to become more skilled at helping so that clients will refer others to you for help. It is also important to follow up with the client about their well-being even after treatment has ended to ensure that they are still living a healthy and stress-free life. The client must make time for all scheduled sessions with the counselor for best results of treatment. If we don’t express our feelings during counseling sessions, the hurt and frustration behind the situation will build up, and once the client releases, it may trigger other situations and bring on severe mental health