This straightforward guide for new and practicing supervisors emphasizes the attainment of skills necessary to effectively supervise others in a variety of settings. Topics covered include the roles and responsibilities of supervisors, the supervisory relationship, models and methods of supervision, becoming a multiculturally competent supervisor, ethical and legal issues in supervision, managing crisis situations, and evaluation in supervision. User-friendly tips, case examples, sample forms, questions for reflection, and group activities are included throughout the text, as are contributing supervisors
Voices From the Field and the Authors
Personal Perspectivesmaking this an interactive learning tool that is sure to keep readers interested and involved.
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Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
About the Authors xvii
About the Contributors xxi
Voices From the Field
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Supervision 1
Focus Questions 1
Introduction 1
Supervision Defined 2
The Evolution of Supervision 3
The Goals of Supervision 5
Our Goals of Supervision 5
Objectives for the Supervisee 7
Perspectives on Supervision 8
Summary 18
Suggested Activities 19
CHAPTER 2 Roles and Responsibilities of Supervisors 21
Focus Questions 21
Introduction 21
Roles of the Supervisor 22
The Scope of Responsibility in Supervision 29
Responsibilities of the Supervisor 29
Teaching Supervisees How to Use Supervision Effectively 36
Assisting Student Supervisees in Taking an Active Role in Fieldwork Experiences 38
Summary 41
Suggested Activities 42
Appendix 2A: Supervisees Bill of Rights 44
Appendix 2B: Supervisees Bill of Rights: Supervision Contract 47
CHAPTER 3 The Supervisory Relationship 51
Focus Questions 51
Introduction 51
Personal and Interpersonal Issues in Supervision 52
Tips for Supervisors 59
Characteristics That Facilitate or Hinder the Supervision Process 59
Conflicts Between Supervisor and Supervisee 60
Preparing Supervisees for Challenges 62
Challenges for Supervisors 69
Summary 71
Suggested Activities 72
CHAPTER 4 Models of Supervision 73
Focus Questions 73
Introduction 73
Understanding Models of Supervision 74
Developmental Models 75
Psychotherapy-Based Models 80
Integrative Models 90
Developing Your Own Model of Supervision 92
Summary 93
Suggested Activities 94
CHAPTER 5 Methods of Supervision 95
Focus Questions 95
Introduction 95
Supervision Formats 96
Methods Used in Supervision 104
What Supervisors Say to Supervisees 114
Other Considerations Regarding Supervision Methods 115
Summary 118
Suggested Activities 118
CHAPTER 6 Becoming a Multiculturally Competent Supervisor 121
Focus Questions 121
Introduction 121
Defi ning Multiculturalism 122
Practicing Multicultural Supervision Effectively 123
Guidelines for Dealing With Diversity in Supervision 125
Developing Advocacy Competencies 132
Acquiring Multicultural Competencies in Supervision 136
Assessing Multicultural Competencies in Supervision 138
Spirituality as a Facet of Multicultural Supervision 139
Summary 141
Suggested Activities 142
CHAPTER 7 Ethical Issues and Multiple Relationships in Supervision 143
Focus Questions 143
Introduction 143
Ethical Issues in Clinical Supervision 144
Competence of Supervisors 148
Incompetent or Impaired Supervisors 150
Incompetent or Impaired Supervisees 151
Multiple Roles and Relationships in the Supervisory Process 157
Combining Supervision and Counseling 168
Changing Roles and Relationships 169
Summary 170
Suggested Activities 171
CHAPTER 8 Legal and Risk Management Issues in Supervision 173
Focus Questions 173
Introduction 173
Legal Primer 174
Risk Management 182
Summary 191
Suggested Activities 192
Appendix 8A: Supervision Contract 194
CHAPTER 9 Managing Crisis Situations 197
Focus Questions 197
Introduction 197
The Supervisors Roles and Responsibilities in Crisis Situations 198
Becoming an Effective Crisis Supervisor 199
A Framework for Crisis Management: What Every Supervisor Needs to Know 201
Understanding Specifi c Crisis Situations 203
Caring for the Caregiver 213
Summary 214
Suggested Activities 215
CHAPTER 10 Evaluation in Supervision 217
Focus Questions 217
Introduction 217
Codes of Ethics and Evaluation 218
Essential Features of Evaluation 220
Evaluation of the Supervisor 223
Guidelines for Conducting Evaluations 224
Initial Assessment of Supervisees 228
Evaluation Methods 228
Test Your Evaluation Skills 230
Writing Letters of Recommendation 232
Summary 235
Suggested Activities 236
Appendix 10A: Supervisees Evaluation of Supervision Experience 237
Appendix 10B: Practicum Evaluation Form 240
Appendix 10C: Supervisee Performance Evaluation 243
CHAPTER 11 Becoming an Effective Supervisor 245
Focus Questions 245
Introduction 245
Qualities of the Ideal Supervisor 246
Struggles as Supervisors 252
Our Thoughts on Becoming an Effective Supervisor 256
Finding Your Own Style as a Supervisor 256
Where Can You Go From Here? 257
Summary 258
Suggested Activities 259
References and Suggested Readings 261
Name Index 275
Subject Index 281
BOXES1.1 Professional Associations Goals of Supervision 6
2.1 Ethics Codes and Standards Regarding the Roles and Responsibilities of the Supervisor 24
6.1 Ethics Codes and Standards Regarding Multicultural Supervision 126
6.2 ACA Advocacy Competencies 133
6.3 Multicultural Competencies in Supervision 137
7.1 Ethics Codes and Standards Regarding Supervisors Responsibilities in Dealing With Supervisee Incompetence 154
7.2 Ethics Codes and Standards Regarding Multiple Relationships 158
7.3 Ethics Codes and Standards Regarding Sexual Intimacies in the Supervisory Relationship 166
8.1 Ethics Codes and Standards Regarding Legal Issues 174
9.1 Ethics Codes and Standards Regarding Managing Crisis Situations in Supervision 203
10.1 Ethics Codes and Standards Regarding Evaluation in Supervision 219
APPENDIXES
2A Supervisees Bill of Rights 44
2B Supervisees Bill of Rights: Supervision Contract 47
8A Supervision Contract 194
10A Supervisees Evaluation of Supervision Experience 237
10B Practicum Evaluation Form 240
10C Supervisee Performance Evaluation 243
