Summary: Clinical Supervisory Relationship

Problem defined in field of clinical supervision.
The problem of interest that is relevant to clinical supervision that was identified was dual relationships in the supervisory relationship. According to the National Association for Social Workers Code of Ethics (NASW) (2008), social workers should not maintain ha personal relationship with their clients. If a social worker engage in a personal relationship with their client would be consider as a dual relationship. It is also considered a dual relationship if a supervisor is having a dual or more relationships with his/her supervisee due to a very high risk of exploitation toward the supervisee (NASW, 2008).
Analysis of the problem The problematic issue of interest is dual relationships

I would maintain profession and avoid multiple relationships while working in a clinical setting, the client’s home and out in the community and if, I feel that things are about to get out of hand, I would consult with my supervisor, especially if I can not address the issue myself. I would keep in mind, my purpose when I am working in a clinical setting, at client’s home, and out in the community. If I feel the need for more training to help prepare myself for working as a clinical supervisor, I would also consult with my supervisor to express my concerns of feelings if I feel that I have overstepped my boundaries. If it comes a time when my supervisor is not around, I would consult with an expertise in the area of need. Basically, with any challenge that may come my way and I feel as if I do not know what to do, I will consult with my supervisor, especially when I am in doubt of a situation. I would also consider getting more training or whatever it takes for me to become more competent in my weak

I would also address the boundary issues by providing up to date training to my staff; I would educate my staff on ways to maintain an effective relationship with their clients. I would also educate my staff on know what dual relationships are and ways to prevent them. If, I feel as if I cannot provide the training myself as a clinical supervisor, I would consult with an expertise. After the training, my staff would be aware of dual relationships and boundary issues; they would know how to avoid dual relationships and set clear boundaries when working in a clinical setting, in the client’s home, or out in the community. The training would be beneficial for not only the staff, but for the clients as well because the training will prevent the client from being exploited or harm by the