Showing papers in "The Clinical Supervisor in 2022"

Extending conversations: expanding and enhancing our understanding of clinical supervision - across disciplines and countries

Abstract: How often have you finished reading an article and found yourself wishing you could have a conversation with the author? You might have wondered, “How would this apply in my situation?” or even “What did supervision in your study actually look like?” I often have such questions, especially when the authors are from a different discipline or country than my own. The authors’ context and perspectives often stretch my thinking. Sometimes I reach out and pose a question to the author via e-mail . . . and sometimes the author responds. Occasionally, the initial contact mushrooms into a fascinating hour-long conversation via Zoom. Extending the conversation beyond that initial interaction can be challenging, given busy schedules and competing priorities. The key, however, is finding – or bumping into – those like-minded supervision enthusiasts whose ideas you find fascinating, or in contrast with assumptions in your discipline. The ones whose work raises questions in your mind. How do you locate sources – from authors in other disciplines and/or other countries – that might lead to such conversations? Below l highlight three mechanisms created to facilitate conversations that can extend, expand, and enhance our understanding of clinical supervision: The Clinical Supervisor, the International Interdisciplinary Conference on Clinical Supervision, and the Clinical Supervision Research Collaborative.

The association between political climate and trainees’ supervision experiences and needs

Abstract: ABSTRACT This study examined whether political climate influenced trainees’ clinical work, supervisory experiences, and supervisory alliance. Data were collected from 366 trainees in a nationwide survey. Most trainees believed that the political atmosphere has affected clients to some degree. Over half reported political dialogue with supervisors, more often when political affiliation was similar. Supervisory alliances were most positive when trainees were aware of their supervisors’ political beliefs, regardless of agreement. Trainees wanted supervisors to provide greater awareness of multicultural issues and political climate in their clinical work. We recommend that supervisors invite trainees to discuss political effects on their clinical work.

A naturalistic, observational study of the Seven-Eyed model of supervision

Abstract: ABSTRACT In this observational study, recordings of 40 individual supervision meetings over six months for five supervisory dyads in an Irish, transdisciplinary youth mental health service were analyzed and illustrated according to the Seven-Eyed model of supervision. Results offer empirical support regarding the model’s relevance for supervision practice, provide practice-based evidence to elaborate aspects of the model, and show the model’s value in identifying areas of practice that may benefit from development. Illustrations of some supervision exchanges are shared which contribute to our understanding of the complexity of working at the personal-professional boundary, particularly in workplace, transdisciplinary supervision involving dual roles.

A collaboration to develop Chinese supervision capacity: the professional context, the model, and lessons learned

Abstract: ABSTRACT To develop a more competent clinical supervision workforce, the Chinese clinical and counseling psychology leadership in 2015 formed a collaboration that included two Chinese professional organizations and three US psychologists. The authors describe the context for this collaboration and the resulting program, which has now trained more than 600 supervisors. We describe ways in which program content and pedagogy continually are being adapted to better ensure relevance to a Chinese audience. We also discuss the collaboration itself, including implications for those who might want to participate in a similar, cross-national collaboration.

Experiences of a pediatric speech-language teletherapy practical at a South African university training site during COVID-19: an exploratory qualitative study

Abstract: ABSTRACT Students and clinical educators have had to adapt to emergency telepractice during the COVID-19 pandemic without much preparation. We sought the experiences of clinical educators and students (n = 11) regarding a pediatric teletherapy practical at a university speech-language therapy clinic in South Africa, a Global South context, via qualitative surveys and a reflective focus group. Findings highlight several challenges experienced when engaging in telepractice, including allocating clients for telepractice, preparing for telepractice sessions, managing caregiver involvement in telepractice, promoting connection with clients online, and adapting supervision style for telepractice. We discuss several implications and considerations for student teletherapy practicals going forward.

Cross-disciplinary collaboration for supervisor training: reaping the benefits of a relationship-based approach

Abstract: ABSTRACT The authors describe a successful collaboration between three individuals with complementary but varied professional and personal identities as they developed and implemented a training on culturally engaged supervision for a group of genetic counseling fieldwork supervisors. The authors discuss the origins of their collaboration, explain how the principles of a relationship-based approach guided planning and implementation of the workshop, situate their process in the interprofessional collaboration literature, and distill conclusions intended to help others move from a shared project to a shared vision that forms the foundation for ongoing efforts.

Holding space for those who heal: Reflections from the Rahbar Supportive Supervision Programme during the Covid 19 pandemic

Abstract: ABSTRACT The pandemic impacted the well-being of communities globally. In providing psychosocial care, mental health practitioners at the frontlines had to deal with soaring demands that left them feeling overwhelmed. In response, a supportive supervision program was launched by Rahbar in India. This paper presents supervisors’ reflections on providing supervision based on principles of social justice, trauma informed, and strengths-based practice to mental health practitioners and psychosocial care workers to navigate challenges in remote counseling, supporting children and persons diagnosed with Covid-19 and managing their own well-being. Implications for supervision programs, specifically in crisis/trauma contexts, are outlined.

Facilitating supervisee cognitive development with the Counselor Cognitions Questionnaire

Abstract: ABSTRACT Cognitive development is a key area for supervisor emphasis, as supervisees with higher levels of cognitive complexity are able to formulate a thorough, balanced, multicultural understanding of their clients. Yet, there are few supervisory interventions that are designed to facilitate cognitive growth. Herein, we offer one such supervisory intervention using the Counselor Cognitions Questionnaire (CCQ). The CCQ is a specific yet repeatable intervention that captures an efficient snapshot of supervisee cognitions, triggers supervisee self-reflection, and offers supervisors relevant fodder for catalyzing supervisee cognitive growth.

Supervisory working alliance trajectories and client outcome in Chinese trainees

Abstract: ABSTRACT We investigated the developmental trajectories of supervisory working alliance over time and their correlations with Chinese counseling trainees’ client symptom relief. Participants were 89 beginning counseling trainees from a master’s level training program in China. Results showed three clusters of developmental trajectories, including “Stable and Increasing,” “Rupture and Repair,” and “Bonding and Distancing.” Trainees with the first trajectory had greater client symptom relief. These results suggested the possible distinct clusters of developmental trajectories of SWA across beginning counseling trainees, and highlighted the potential benefit of maintaining a stable and strong SWA with trainees that could facilitate better client outcomes.

Time use in occupational therapy fieldwork education: a pilot Delphi study to identify time use items

Abstract: ABSTRACT A major concern of occupational therapy (OT) fieldwork educators (FEs) is that supervising students takes increased time and could lead to reduced productivity. A standardized tool to measure time-use while supervising OT students has not been developed. The purpose of this study was to gain consensus on items to include in a time-use tool. Utilizing a modified Delphi, ten experienced OT FEs completed a two-round online survey. Round 1 presented time-use items, whereas Round 2 obtained consensus. Twenty-eight (28) items were presented and agreed upon by FEs. Results will aid development of a standardized tool for assessing productivity.

What must supervisees do to promote supervision? An exploratory sequential mixed methods approach

Abstract: ABSTRACT To date, researchers have not outlined supervisees’ perspectives on their behaviors, responsibilities, and/or practices to promote clinical supervision. In this study, we used Concept Mapping (CM) to explore what counselor trainees (supervisees; n = 16) perceived as their responsibilities to contribute to their clinical supervision experiences. Exploratory sequential mixed methods procedures of CM revealed five areas of supervisees’ responsibilities (e.g., Essential Tasks of Supervision, Inclusion of Multicultural Considerations) represented by 21 clusters. We discussed the results with limitations and implications for supervision practice and research.

Supervision experiences of Indian professionals engaging in narrative therapy training

Abstract: ABSTRACT Clinical supervision is an integral practice for healthcare professionals. However, little is known about supervision within an Indian context. In this study, the authors sought to understand the supervision experiences of 20 participants in narrative training programs in India. Findings derived from a secondary analysis of qualitative data comprising participant interviews revealed three themes: Supervision as a Space for Exploring and Learning; Supervision as a Collaborative Space, and Supervision as a Safe Space. As a collaborative and experiential process, supervision appears to be a highly valued practice in India. Findings reinforce the importance of integrating collaborative supervision among Indian mental health practitioners.

Editor’s note

Abstract: As I write this note, an army of springtime birds are singing in a cacophony of joy over the prospect of warmer weather. It is a song I can fully appreciate. There is something about springtime that brings such promise—and energy and joy. The seeds of last harvest, dormant all winter, are slowly pushing through the earth in new growth. Research is much the same. Ideas lay dormant, pushed aside by the tyranny of the urgent that is the academic life, then—after a restive moment—burst forth with potential to inform and expand our knowledge. It is work that helps us see our world in a new light. From a different angle. As I was compiling the Spring edition of American Journalism, it struck me that the two fortieth anniversary essays in this issue both remind me of spring, in large part, because the authors dare us to see the world of possibility before us—rather than the things we already know. It is safe to say that many historians are notorious for being late adaptors. Reluctant to embrace new technologies. Cynical of the latest and greatest. Some even eschew technology all together. Please note, this space is not designed to call that reluctance toward technology into question. Everyone has a different approach to their craft. Who am I to question that? At the same time, I cannot resist a challenge to the willing to consider: What if? What if research methods common to critical cultural studies could benefit historiographical approaches to the past? What if artificial intelligence can assist us in culling through voluminous, digitized archives? What if I applied these methods to my own research? I find it impressive that two of our eight essays—from a challenge issued more than a year ago as part of a year-long fortieth anniversary celebration of the journal—would land so squarely in this vision-casing “what if” territory. (Talk about scholars from our community pushing the