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Clinical Supervision Presentation Guidelines
Word file. Author: Stephen Power
My guidelines for supervisees who are presenting clients in clinical supervision with me. It is based on sound principles of client assessment, with a slight bias towards psychodynamic models of counselling and psychotherapy. The first page will be of use to therapists using any therapeutic modality, to consolidate their initial understanding of a new client - and it may also be useful if referring a client to another practitioner. The document also contains guidelines on preparing a psychodynamic formulation based on the work of Anthony Storr.
Boundaries and Responsibilities in Clinical Supervision
PDF file. Author: Stephen Power
From: Driscoll J (2007) Practicing Clinical Supervision (2nd Edition), Edinburgh
Structure - and the notion of "starting as you mean to go on" - is an extremely important aspect of counselling, psychotherapy and clinical supervision. In this book chapter, that I wrote for the 2nd edition of John Driscoll's excellent book on clinical supervision, you will find my thoughts on how best to set up clinical supervision from the very start, with the emphasis on the limitations, expectations and responsibilities required by both the supervisor and the supervisee.
The Parallel Process in Clinical Supervision
Word Document. Author: Stephen Power
Structure - and the notion of "starting as you mean to go on" - is an extremely important aspect of counselling, psychotherapy and clinical supervision. In this book chapter, that I wrote for the 2nd edition of John Driscoll's excellent book on clinical supervision, you will find my thoughts on how best to set up clinical supervision from the very start, with the emphasis on the limitations, expectations and responsibilities required by both the supervisor and the supervisee.
The Parallel Process in Clinical Supervision
Word Document. Author: Stephen Power
An interesting phenomenon of psychodynamic psychotherapy, is that the personal responses of the patient to the therapist, may be not be confined to the therapy relationship and may be seen to be repeated (or ‘Paralleled’) in the therapist’s relationship with his supervisor. This pattern of repeating is not necessarily one that the therapist is aware of - to use a Freudian concept it is an ‘unconscious process’ - and it may happen when the therapist is particularly ‘stuck’ in his work with the patient, or unable to express a feeling or idea by any other means than by demonstrating it through his unconscious actions.
This Word document contains the abstract and introduction from my 1997 MA thesis on "The Concept of Parallel Process in Clinical Supervision - and its educational potential for trainee psychotherapists". It's not as "heavy" as it sounds, and gives an anecdotal description of how the concept might work in the real world of counselling supervision.
PDF file. Author: Addiction Messenger Newsletter, Oct. 2005, Vol 8, issue 10.
Although this article was primarily aimed at substance abuse counsellors, it is an excellent overview of how clinical supervision works, and in particular the concept of the "Developmental Model" of supervision, which is used to chart the progress of the supervisee from "novice to expert".
What Happens in Good Supervision
PDF file. Author: Addiction Messenger Newsletter, Nov. 2005, Vol 8, issue 11.
What Happens in Good Supervision
PDF file. Author: Addiction Messenger Newsletter, Nov. 2005, Vol 8, issue 11.
Part two of the article above. This one contains some very interesting topics on setting up the supervisory relationship; including: "what makes supervision high quality"; "conflict resolution"; and "important characteristics of a good supervisor".
Clinical Supervision Framework Document
PDF file. Author: Government of Western Australia, Dept. of Health
"A strategy for enhancing knowledge and skills in the mental health workforce: 2004-2007."
A very comprehensive document that covers all of the important aspects of clinical supervision. It is very useful for those wishing to learn more about the key elements of the process, but also would be valuable to other organisations who are setting up the practice of clinical supervision. Contains sample forms for supervision agreements (contracts) and record-keeping.
Clinical Supervision in Ireland
PDF file. Author: National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery. 2008
Clinical supervision in Ireland is discussed in terms of supporting continuing professional development and professional competence, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness in the health service.
This is a recent discussion paper published in Ireland and aimed mainly at nurses and midwives. It covers a large amount of relevant topics, including existing research studies on the benefits of clinical supervision and an extensive reading list.
A Position Statement on Clinical Supervision
PDF file. Author: American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. 2008.
An extensive (59 page) document, quite academic in style which looks at all of the important aspects of clinical supervision, and has a very detailed reading list. Those looking to set up clinical supervision in an organisation or who are training counselling supervisors will be very interested in the long and detailed list of clinical supervision practice competencies in section 4.
Benefits and Limitations of Group Supervision
PDF file: Author: Lars Andersson. Psychotherapy in Australia, vol. 14, no.2, 2008.
In this 6 page article, Lars Andersson outlines very clearly some of the main advantages to psychotherapists of being supervised in a group, rather than one-to-one. He also points out some of the disadvantages to this supervisory strategy. I think the points he makes are equally valid for counsellors and psychotherapists working across all modalities.
The 6 Eyes of Clinical Supervision - Workshop Outline
Word file: Author Stephen Power.
"The 6 Eyes of Clinical Supervision" is a model of clinical supervision adapted by Stephen Power from the work of Hawkins & Shohet (1989). It allows for the observation and intervention of the supervisee's presentation in clinical supervision from 6 discreet perspectives.
This is a brief outline, with contact details, of an experiential workshop presented by Stephen Power using the model outlined above. It is ideal for groups of 6 and above (up to 40 attendees). It would suit all those interested in working as clinical supervisors, or anyone working in clinical supervision or considering it in the future - to enable them to get the most from their supervisory experience. It is suited to all models of clinical supervision.
Clinical Supervision Framework Document
PDF file. Author: Government of Western Australia, Dept. of Health
"A strategy for enhancing knowledge and skills in the mental health workforce: 2004-2007."
A very comprehensive document that covers all of the important aspects of clinical supervision. It is very useful for those wishing to learn more about the key elements of the process, but also would be valuable to other organisations who are setting up the practice of clinical supervision. Contains sample forms for supervision agreements (contracts) and record-keeping.
Clinical Supervision in Ireland
PDF file. Author: National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery. 2008
Clinical supervision in Ireland is discussed in terms of supporting continuing professional development and professional competence, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness in the health service.
This is a recent discussion paper published in Ireland and aimed mainly at nurses and midwives. It covers a large amount of relevant topics, including existing research studies on the benefits of clinical supervision and an extensive reading list.
A Position Statement on Clinical Supervision
PDF file. Author: American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work. 2008.
An extensive (59 page) document, quite academic in style which looks at all of the important aspects of clinical supervision, and has a very detailed reading list. Those looking to set up clinical supervision in an organisation or who are training counselling supervisors will be very interested in the long and detailed list of clinical supervision practice competencies in section 4.
Benefits and Limitations of Group Supervision
PDF file: Author: Lars Andersson. Psychotherapy in Australia, vol. 14, no.2, 2008.
In this 6 page article, Lars Andersson outlines very clearly some of the main advantages to psychotherapists of being supervised in a group, rather than one-to-one. He also points out some of the disadvantages to this supervisory strategy. I think the points he makes are equally valid for counsellors and psychotherapists working across all modalities.
The 6 Eyes of Clinical Supervision - Workshop Outline
Word file: Author Stephen Power.
"The 6 Eyes of Clinical Supervision" is a model of clinical supervision adapted by Stephen Power from the work of Hawkins & Shohet (1989). It allows for the observation and intervention of the supervisee's presentation in clinical supervision from 6 discreet perspectives.
This is a brief outline, with contact details, of an experiential workshop presented by Stephen Power using the model outlined above. It is ideal for groups of 6 and above (up to 40 attendees). It would suit all those interested in working as clinical supervisors, or anyone working in clinical supervision or considering it in the future - to enable them to get the most from their supervisory experience. It is suited to all models of clinical supervision.
