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Questions
1. What methods of supervision would be useful in the following situations? How would you go about deciding which methods to apply in each situation?
• Supervising a doctoral-level psychology intern in a community mental health center or at a state hospital
• Supervising a social worker who is on probation with the licensing board in a private practice setting
• Supervising a student in the master's program in guidance and counseling at a university counseling center
• Supervising a mental health counselor who has worked in the field for years in another state and is now under your supervision until she becomes licensed in your state
• Supervising a student who is doing volunteer work with the homeless as a requirement for a class you are teaching
2. Richard is a marriage and family therapist who has been in private practice for more than 20 years. He decided to further his education and training and went back to school to work toward a doctoral degree in counseling psychology. Rosa works in the counseling center at the university where Richard is a student. She received her doctorate 5 years ago and has been licensed as a psychologist for 3 years. Richard will be a student therapist in the counseling center, and Rosa will be his supervisor. Their first meeting is next week. Assuming you were Rosa, answer these questions:
• How would you prepare for the first session with Richard?
• What do you think would be your major focus in supervision with Richard?
• What are your fears and concerns about working with him? What do you suppose his concerns might be about working with you as his supervisor?
• To what degree do you feel qualified to work with Richard?
• What supervision methods would be most applicable with Richard?
• What will be the greatest challenge in supervising him? What will be the greatest reward?