Carl Roger Relationship Analysis

We are being asked to discuss the parameters of what we perceive as the relationship between ourselves and our supervisor. Relationship is such a key word, especially in the field we are placing ourselves in, as we have even learned through our theory classes, that it is through a foundation of trust that we can build a healthy relationship with our clients. In fact, Carl Rogers, and his Person-Centered Therapy, PCT, shares with us the right relationship between a therapist and patient that incorporates unconditional positive regard and acceptance, empathetic understanding and genuineness is both “necessary and sufficient for therapeutic change to occur”. (Corey, 2017, p. 173) Rogers believed the right relationship itself could map out the

The relationship between a landlord and tenant is going to look different that the relationship between a doctor and a patient, and while I am very fond of PCT, I am also reminded that my supervisor, while she is a therapist, she is not my therapist. I believe, I am to look at her as a mentor, and a person who can offer direction regarding this journey, however, I believe it would not be wise to maintain boundaries on what I may share regarding my own life.
Kottler give us the example in The Therapist in the Real World of considering the way you may be judged by what you disclose to your supervisor. If a supervisor expects full disclosure, and then evaluates you based on what you share, “depending on the judgement formed, you may or may not be recommended for licensure, promotion, expanded responsibilities, or a future position.” (Kottler, 2015, p. 259) So, while you may feel overwhelmed at times, and filled with fear and doubt, it may be wise to not verbally vomit that out all over your supervisor, because what one person may view as authenticity and a moment of venting, another

Kottler shares that clear boundaries should be established between the supervisor and supervisee. He tells us that in rare cases there are supervisors that reward those they supervise for sharing their greatest fears and uncertainties, and that those individuals grow and flourish under this completely safe environment. This he warns is an exception in the field, and not the rule. (Kottler, 215, p. 259) At my location I have a primary supervisor, and a secondary supervisor. The supervisor who interviewed me for the trainee position, has actually turned out to be my secondary supervisor. When we met during the interview, I felt comfortable with her, and felt that we would be a good fit. Another woman who used to volunteer at the medical clinic that I volunteer at, also was under this particular supervisor for her practicum, and she offered much praise regarding her. My primary supervisor, I was introduced to only recently, while I attending a group meeting prior to the start of my practicum. Thankfully even though my primary supervisor did not hire me for the position, I still sense that we will work well together. I find her to be an