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Supervision
Supervision CACREP Doctoral Competencies (2016):
a. Purposes of clinical supervision
b. Theoretical frameworks and models of clinical supervision
c. Roles and relationships related to clinical supervision
d. Opportunities for developing a personal style of clinical supervision
e. Assessment of supervisees’ developmental level and other relevant characteristics
f. Modalities of clinical supervision and the use of technology
g. Administrative procedures and responsibilities related to clinical supervision
h. Evaluation, remediation, and gatekeeping in clinical supervision
i. Legal and ethical issues and responsibilities in clinical supervision
j. Culturally relevant strategies for conducting clinical supervision
Artifacts of Clinical Supervision Competency obtained from experiences and courses at a CACREP-Accredited Program:
COUC 714 Supervision and Consultation:
In this course, “students review counseling leadership styles in task-oriented and personal growth groups. Current research on group counseling models and applications is critiqued. Emphasis is placed upon leadership behaviors that are most facilitative to the group process.”
Artifact 1 – Artifact 1 demonstrates competency (CACREP Standard 6.B.2.c) as it addresses the roles and responsibilities of a clinical supervisor within counseling. This artifact demonstrated (CACREP standard 6.B.2.e) the integration of my personal supervision style grounded in theory and research. This assignment was difficult, and I struggled with understanding the role of supervision. It was one of my first courses in the program, and it took time to grasp the role of supervision. This artifact was helpful for me as it helped me to identify the gaps within my own personal understanding of the role of the supervisor. Furthermore, this model conceptualizes the various theoretical frameworks and models of clinical supervision (CACREP Standard 6.B.2.b) and the purpose of counseling supervision (CACREP Standard 6.B.2.a).
Artifact 2 – In Supervision and Consultation COUC 714, I developed a consent form for future clinical supervision opportunities. This artifact met (CACREP standard 6.B.2.g) various modalities within counseling supervision, the use of technology in counseling (CACREP Standard 6.B.2.h) administrative procedures and responsibilities related to counseling supervision (CACREP Standard 6.B.2.i), evaluation, remediation and gatekeeping responsibilities (CACREP standard 6.B.2.j) and legal and ethical issues and responsibilities within counseling (CACREP Standard 6.B.2.k).
COUC 980 Supervision Internship
In this course, “Theory, practice, and experience of supervision for counselors in training are reviewed. Students apply principles and theory while supervising other students, as well as being supervised themselves.”
Artifact 3-5 - This internship satisfied the CACREP standards for supervising practicum students. Within this class, I was able to demonstrate satisfactory comprehension of the following standards Demonstrated within these artifacts is competency is the roles and relationships related to counseling supervision (CACREP Standard 6.B.2.c), a personal style of counseling supervision grounded in theory and research (CACREP Standard 6.B.2.e), assessment of supervisees’ developmental level (CACREP Standard 6.B.2.f), the use of technology in counseling supervision (CACREP Standard: 6.B.2.h), administrative procedures and responsibilities related to counseling supervision (CACREP Standard 6.B.2.i), evaluation, remediation, and gatekeeping responsibilities (CACREP Standard: 6.B.2.j), and legal and ethical issues and responsibilities in counseling supervision (CACREP Standard 6.B.2.k). Through discussing cultural and ethical concerns with the supervisee, I demonstrated the ability to utilize culturally sustaining strategies for conducting counseling supervision (CACREP Standard: 6.B.2.l).
CACREP-Aligned Syllabi for Supervisory Competencies:
COUC 714: Supervision and Consultation:
COUC 980: Supervision Internship:
Supervision Reflection
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Reflect on the process of developing leadership-level knowledge, skills, and practices in this competency. What has been especially impactful/meaningful/important to you personally and professionally?
Supervision has been new and challenging in some capacities for me. I am excited to learn and grow as a supervisor. Supervising students in practicum was especially meaningful for me as it allowed me to connect to students and observe them grow in their personal practicum experiences. It was a blessing to watch students begin their practicum and end with growth and a new outlook as a counselor-in-training.
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Describe an area of strength that you have developed while in the program in this area of competency. What is one way you plan to utilize this strength in your vocation?
During the supervision and practicum class, I developed an area of strength as I helped students develop case conceptualization and work through difficult cases. These students could take their newfound skills and directly apply them to their counseling endeavors. These students were receptive, and I thoroughly enjoyed working one-on-one with practicum students.
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Describe an area of challenge/growth opportunity in this competency area. What is your plan to develop excellence in this area?
Supervision was particularly challenging initially, as I am new to counseling supervision. I was pushed to explore my identity as a supervisor, developing my personal models and understanding pushed me out of my comfort zone. I feel more confident than I did at the onset of this PhD program and look forward to growth as a future supervisor. To continue to grow, I plan to apply for my supervision license and supervise new clinicians and internship students.
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Reflect on how faith in Christ relates to this competency.
Each week, we would open with a student devotion, allowing students to rotate weekly. Practicum is often difficult and challenging. I found myself praying with and for my students to be successful and experience growth within their counseling journey. Watching them grow in the field with confidence and knowledge to be successful counselors in Christ was a blessing.