Clinical Supervision Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the main purpose of clinical supervision?
To enhance counselor competencies, ensure client welfare, and support professional growth.
Define clinical supervision.
A structured, evaluative, and hierarchical relationship in which a trained supervisor facilitates supervisee development and ensures quality of client care.
Name the three functions of supervision in Kadushin’s model.
Formative (educational), Restorative (supportive), and Normative (administrative).
What is the formative function of supervision?
Educational function focused on skill development and knowledge acquisition through feedback and teaching.
What is the restorative function of supervision?
Supportive function providing emotional support and stress management for counselors.
What is the normative function of supervision?
Administrative function ensuring ethical/legal compliance and organizational policy adherence.
Differentiate clinical vs administrative supervision.
Clinical supervision focuses on client care and counselor skills; administrative supervision focuses on organizational procedures and record-keeping.
List common supervision formats.
Self-supervision, One-on-One, Group, Peer, and Team supervision.
Describe one-on-one supervision.
Individualized supervision where the supervisor provides tailored feedback in a confidential setting.
Describe group supervision.
Supervision of multiple supervisees, offering diverse perspectives and collaborative learning.
Describe peer supervision.
Reciprocal supervision between colleagues of equal status, emphasizing mutual support.
List methods & techniques used in supervision.
Live observation, video/audio review, role-playing, case consultation, and reflective practice.
What is live observation in supervision?
Supervisor observes the counseling session in real time, providing immediate feedback.
What is role-playing in supervision?
Simulated client interactions used to practice counseling skills and interventions.
What template sections are used when presenting a client?
Client demographics, presenting problem, interventions used, outcomes, and supervision questions.
Name three symptoms of counselor burnout.
Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment.
What are key self-care strategies to prevent burnout?
Regular exercise, emotional support, clear work-life boundaries, and mindfulness practices.
What are common ethical issues in supervision?
Competence, confidentiality, dual relationships, and informed consent.
What is a supervisory contract?
A written agreement specifying roles, expectations, frequency, and evaluation metrics for supervision.
Define the Integrative Developmental Model.
A supervision model describing supervisee progression from novice to expert, with tailored focus at each stage.
What is the Discrimination Model of supervision?
A framework where supervisors alternate among roles—teacher, counselor, consultant—across foci: process, conceptualization, personalization.
Why is the supervisory alliance important?
A strong alliance of trust and mutual respect predicts positive supervisee outcomes and engagement.
Why is cultural responsiveness important in supervision?
Ensures interventions are appropriately adapted to clients’ cultural contexts, which is critical in diverse African settings.
What is reflective practice in supervision?
Use of critical incident analysis and reflective questioning to deepen learning and self-awareness.
