Evaluation of why counseling supervision is important from an ethical perspective
The profession of counseling has the ability to impact society by assisting individuals to work toward wellness and balance. Therefore, providing counselors-in-training with supervision is both important and ethical. According to BORDERS (2014), providing feedback during the internship process and beyond provides growth and development that counselors need due to their impact on those seeking counseling. Also, from an ethical perspective, supervision should have professional and standardized guidelines that include best practices that hold all supervisors accountable (BORDERS, 2014). The ability to set goals, provide feedback, and to understand the various models …show more content…
As a trainee experiencing the supervision process, I would hope to encounter a supervisor that incorporates the Littrell, Lee-Bordern,a nd Lorenz Model and Bernard model, as described by Nelson, Johnson and Thorngren (p. 51, 2000). The authors expand on the combined model by describing four stages of trainee development while also stating the benefits of including both models. These combined models provide a framework that provides flexibility, developmental in nature, and easily understood by both supervisor and supervisee; thereby creating an effective training environment that would allow me to …show more content…
In general, I would prefer one-on-one and group supervision throughout the entire supervision process. During the orientation stage, I would like to be provided with individual supervision and expect the supervisor to “discuss expectations, set goals, and agree on the tasks of supervision” (Nelson, Johnson & Thorngren, 2000, p. 51) based on the type of internship environment I was able to secure. According to Nelson et al. (2000), the supervisor would assume the role as instructor and counselor during the reflection process. During the working stage, I believe I would benefit from group supervision, and might experience meetings to focus on my strengths and challenges, as described by the Cognitive-behavioral supervision style (Oliver & Milne, 2000). This type of supervision is described as having homework, setting agendas, role-play, reviewing tape recordings and having feedback provided. This can be described as the skill and confidence building stage of
The profession of counseling has the ability to impact society by assisting individuals to work toward wellness and balance. Therefore, providing counselors-in-training with supervision is both important and ethical. According to BORDERS (2014), providing feedback during the internship process and beyond provides growth and development that counselors need due to their impact on those seeking counseling. Also, from an ethical perspective, supervision should have professional and standardized guidelines that include best practices that hold all supervisors accountable (BORDERS, 2014). The ability to set goals, provide feedback, and to understand the various models …show more content…
As a trainee experiencing the supervision process, I would hope to encounter a supervisor that incorporates the Littrell, Lee-Bordern,a nd Lorenz Model and Bernard model, as described by Nelson, Johnson and Thorngren (p. 51, 2000). The authors expand on the combined model by describing four stages of trainee development while also stating the benefits of including both models. These combined models provide a framework that provides flexibility, developmental in nature, and easily understood by both supervisor and supervisee; thereby creating an effective training environment that would allow me to …show more content…
In general, I would prefer one-on-one and group supervision throughout the entire supervision process. During the orientation stage, I would like to be provided with individual supervision and expect the supervisor to “discuss expectations, set goals, and agree on the tasks of supervision” (Nelson, Johnson & Thorngren, 2000, p. 51) based on the type of internship environment I was able to secure. According to Nelson et al. (2000), the supervisor would assume the role as instructor and counselor during the reflection process. During the working stage, I believe I would benefit from group supervision, and might experience meetings to focus on my strengths and challenges, as described by the Cognitive-behavioral supervision style (Oliver & Milne, 2000). This type of supervision is described as having homework, setting agendas, role-play, reviewing tape recordings and having feedback provided. This can be described as the skill and confidence building stage of