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Provide a well-articulated response to each of the following two peer responses. The response must be 250 words in length and include at least one citation and reference. I have included the Discussion Question for context.
- Consider the counseling institution in which you work or an institution for which you would like to work. Do not identify the institution. Would a psychotherapy-based supervision model be appropriate in that setting? If so, which model(s) would be appropriate? Why? If not, why not? Tara’s Response – In the institution where I currently work, and one where I
would love to continue to be affiliated with after graduation, a
psychotherapy-based supervision model would be appropriate for the setting. The
model that would mostly align with the setting I am in would be psychodynamic
supervision.
Bernard and Goodyear (2019) describe the
purpose of psychodynamic supervision as not to provide therapy, but to teach
how to resolve relational conflicts between the supervisor and supervisee, by
working closely together, which will ultimately enhance how the supervisee will
work with clients. My supervisor appears to view supervision as a process for
teaching and learning and does emphasize the importance of the relationships
between the client, supervisee, and supervisor as explained by Bernard and
Goodyear (2019).
For example, as my supervisor and I were
walking through a case conceptualization, I was describing the client and she
asked me a specific question which made me stop, reassess the client and what
they were telling me, allowing my eyes to open to a new perspective. The next
time I saw the client, I was able to do the same with them, which led to a new
awareness for the client and a productive session. Bernard, J. N., & Goodyear, R. K. (2019). Fundamentals of clinical supervision (6th ed.). Pearson. ISBN-13: 9780134752518 - What do you believe are the best tactics for structuring and implementing psychotherapy-based supervision models? Why? Would these tactics be effective in the counseling institution in which you work or an institution for which you would like to work? Why or why not? Tara’s Response – In my opinion, the best tactics for structuring and
implementing psychotherapy-based supervision models would be to develop the
relationship between the supervisor and supervisee, have structure in the
supervision meetings, create opportunities to self-reflect, case conceptualize,
and consistently show support. Watkins Jr. (1995) described how a supervisor
can successfully implement a psychotherapy-based supervision model as being
supportive, empathetic, respectful, engaged in both teaching and
conceptualizing behaviors, stimulate self-examination and self-reflection,
being clear, explicit, and specific when setting goals, expectations, and
providing feedback, as well as having a sense of timing and ability to know
when a supervisee needs something.
I do believe these tactics are being used in
my current counseling institution and are effective as I have seen growth in
myself and my fellow supervisees. My supervisor has created an atmosphere where
I feel safe to ask questions or make a mistake, challenged to step outside my
comfort zone by discussing different modalities or thinking of various ways to
approach a situation, as well as having opportunities to self-reflect on my
progress and abilities to not only care for different client populations, but
to also be successful when I am an independent counselor. Watkins Jr., C. E. (1995). Psychotherapy supervision in
the 1990s: Some observations and reflections. American Journal of Psychotherapy (Association
for the Advancement of Psychotherapy), 49(4),
568. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1995.49…