Table of Contents
Acknowledgements x
List of figures xi
1 Introducing Clinical Supervision 1
Introduction 2
Are similar roles already in place? 2
Reaching a definition 3
Some background information 5
This supervisor's background 6
The name of clinical supervision 7
Supervision as a journey 8
Is supervision therapy? 8
Categorizing clinical supervision into functions 10
Benefits of clinical supervision 13
What are the reasons for becoming a supervisor? 15
Relevant collaboration with others 19
Training for clinical supervision 21
Conclusion 22
2 What to Cover at a First Meeting 24
Introduction 24
The purpose of a supervision contract 25
Essential elements of a supervision contract 26
Negotiation of rights and responsibilities 26
Making contributions to the supervision relationship 29
Putting in a little extra 31
Getting started with the first meeting 32
What has brought us here? Expectations for supervision 33
Contracting for supervision: agreeing the practicalities 36
Note taking and record keeping 37
Introducing and making a contract 40
Conclusion 43
3 Qualities for a Healthy Supervision Relationship 45
Introduction 45
The essence of a supervision relationship 46
Characteristics of a supervision relationship 47
Person-centred theory 48
The core conditions of helping and the supervision relationship 49
Self-awareness and the clinical supervisor 55
A self-awareness framework 57
Giving constructive feedback 61
Conclusion 65
4 Three Functions of Clinical Supervision 67
Introduction 67
The normative function 70
The formative function 72
The restorative function 74
A balance of support and challenge 79
Changing supervisors 82
The three functions and research 83
Conclusion 84
5 Active Listening and Responding Skills 85
Introduction 85
Listening as a supervisor 86
Core principles for effective listening in supervision 88
Non-verbal communication and listening 89
Combining non-verbal cues with the spoken word 91
Perceiving non-verbal communication 92
Getting ready to listen 94
The supervisor's toolbox of active listening skills 94
Conclusion 105
6 Six-Category Intervention Analysis 106
Introduction 106
The value of six-category intervention analysis to the clinical supervisor 107
The prescriptive category 110
The informative category 113
The confronting category 115
The cathartic category 118
The catalytic category 120
The supportive category 121
Six-category intervention analysis for clinical supervision 123
The need to be aware of degenerative interventions 126
Conclusion 128
7 A Problem-Solving Framework: The Skilled Helper Model 129
Introduction 129
Reasons for a problem-solving model 131
Stage 1 The current scenario or problem situation 134
Stage 2 The preferred scenario 140
Stage 3 Action strategies 145
Some final thoughts 149
Conclusion 150
8 Reflective Practice and the Supervisor 152
Introduction 152
Defining reflective practice 153
Reflective practice in clinical supervision 154
Reasons for a reflective framework 156
A model of reflection 156
Using reflective cycles and models together 161
Conclusion 162
Suggested further reading 162
9 Structuring and Evaluating Clinical Supervision Sessions 163
Introduction 163
Does a session need a framework? 165
Which framework to choose? 166
A simple format 167
Interpersonal process recall 173
Self-assessment checklist for clinical supervisors 175
Evaluation in clinical supervision 178
When clinical supervision comes to an end 181
Conclusion 182
10 Avoiding Stress and Burnout as a Supervisor 183
Introduction 183
Stress and burnout 184
Taking care of yourself 187
The spirit of supervision 188
Some ways to combat stress and replenish yourself 189
Who supervises the supervisor? 190
Conclusion 191
References 193
Index 199
