Clinical Supervision Focused Flashcards
(25 cards)
What does counselor professional development entail?
Improvement and broadening of competence, knowledge, and skills.
Why is self-awareness important for a counselor?
It lessens the danger of impacting negatively on the counseling relationship.
Which is a behavioral symptom of burnout?
Inability to concentrate.
Why is supervision a unique professional relationship?
Because the supervisor monitors professional practice and quality of client work.
What defines an effective addiction counselor?
Being fully aware of their own beliefs and values.
Who needs supervision in counseling?
The supervisee.
What is the focus of administrative supervision?
Issues surrounding the supervisee’s role and responsibilities in the organization.
What are key responsibilities of supervisors?
Mentor the supervisee and protect the welfare of the client.
In what roles does a supervisor function during supervision?
Consultant, supporter, and teacher.
What is another term for engaging the internal supervisor?
Self-supervision.
How can a counselor maintain ethical principles?
By helping clients use their potential to solve their issues.
Which of the following is not typically monitored in substance use work?
Working with HIV-negative substance users.
What does staying alive as a counselor entail?
Taking care of oneself to remain fully alive both personally and professionally.
How can counselors maintain healthy boundaries?
By knowing to say no and being aware of how their values affect their work.
What does the supportive function of supervision involve?
Understanding all aspects of the supervisee’s world.
Why must supervisors be culturally responsive?
To address the needs of diverse clients and personnel effectively.
When presenting a client for supervision, what should be the focus?
Challenges encountered in the session.
Which cluster includes supervision methods and techniques?
Verbal reports, written reports, webcam, and role playing.
What challenge is common among beginning therapists?
All the above: achieving balance, managing difficult relationships, and struggling with commitment.
What is a key cause of burnout?
Constant pressure to produce, perform, and meet deadlines.
What are some indicators of burnout?
Emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced sense of accomplishment.
What are effective interventions for burnout?
Self-care, peer support, supervision, and work-life balance.
What is the normative function of supervision?
It ensures ethical/legal compliance and adherence to professional standards.
What are the cornerstones of counselor burnout?
Unrealistic workload, lack of support, unclear roles, and emotional fatigue.
