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How Would You Describe Your Philosophy Of Supervision

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1. What is you theoretical orientation? Cognitive Therapy 2. How would you describe your philosophy of supervision? Conversational, I don’t have an agenda when I come into supervision. I expect the supervisee to bring in the materials they feel needs to be address in session. I’ll monitor what they do, but I don’t like to micromanage and I refuse to do so. In my experience, supervisees come in timid. I often have more confidence in that person then they do in themselves initially, but as they go they realize that they are capable. I project to them that I am confident in their abilities and it helps them develop confidence. 3. What training was required before becoming a clinical supervisor? What was the most valuable tool or advice you learned performing this role? …show more content…

I completed supervision course work in grad school. I wanted to be a leader and I received mentoring for that pursuit, which has assisted my ability to supervise. The most valuable tool you can have as a supervisor is admitting when you have messed up and owning your mistakes. Your supervisees have to trust you, so you have to lead by example. 4. How has your experience with your own supervision informed your work as a supervisor? My supervisor took a sink or swim approach which I have incorporated into my own practice as a supervisor. The best way for a supervisee to learn is to jump in, experience it, and learn as you go. I trust that the supervisee is responsible enough to do their job and I am there to facilitate and monitor their ability to do so. I also maintain a conversational preference for quick, precise information and summaries, I don’t want a lot of filler when my supervisee is reporting to me. Just the necessary information 5. In what ways do you facilitate your own professional development as a clinical

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