A Practical Guide to Clinical Supervision in Genetic Counseling

Preface About the Authors 1 Introduction to Supervision Theory and Practice - Patricia McCarthy Veach Objectives What is Clinical Supervision? Who Does Supervision Serve? Reciprocal Engagement Model of Supervision (REM-S). Supervisor Competencies Supervision is Hierarchical Why Serve as a Supervisor? Closing Thoughts Learning Activities Appendix 1A: Genetic Counseling Supervisor Competencies Appendix 1B. The Psychotherapy Supervisor Development Scale 2 Supervisory Styles - Patricia McCarthy Veach Objectives Stylistic Differences Behaviors Common to Supervisory Styles Closing Thoughts Learning Activities Appendix 2A: Learning Activities Answer Key 3 Setting the Stage for Supervision - Patricia McCarthy Veach Objectives Initiating the Supervisory Relationship Prepping for Supervision: Anticipatory Guidance Strategies Closing Thoughts Learning Activities Appendix 3A Genetic Counseling Student Questions about Supervision Appendix 3B Genetic Counselor Supervisor Questions about Students Appendix 3C Sample Information Sheet Appendix 3D Sample Information Agreement 4 Culturally Engaged Supervision - Ian M. MacFarlane and Krista Redlinger Grosse Objectives Introduction Important Terminology Foundations in Theory and Research Culturally Engaged Supervision: Applications and Strategies Challenging Issues: Microaggression/Racism Continuing the Work Closing Thoughts Learning Activities 5 Models of Supervisor and Student Development - Patricia McCarthy Veach Objectives Supervisor and Supervisee Developmental Models Supervisor and Supervisee Developmental Challenges: Parallel Processes Developmentally Based Interventions for Supervisors Developmentally Based Interventions for Students Counseling Independently Closing Thoughts Learning Activities 6 Setting Goals in Supervision - Patricia McCarthy Veach Objectives What are Goals and Why are they Useful? Characteristics of Viable Goals Goal-Setting Processes Goal-Setting Strategies Strategies for Promoting Goal Accomplishment Closing Thoughts Learning Activities 7 Giving and Receiving Feedback - Patricia McCarthy Veach Objectives Types of Feedback Characteristics of Helpful Feedback Strategies for Promoting Helpful Feedback Interactions Feedback Regarding the Supervisor and Supervision Relationship Closing Thoughts Learning Activities 8 Evaluation - Carrie Atzinger Objectives Evaluation Functions and Criteria Approaches to Student Evaluation Evaluation Challenges Strategies for Promoting an Effective Evaluation Process Evaluating the Supervisor Closing Thoughts Learning Activities Appendix 8A: Genetic Counseling Self-Efficacy Scale 9 Supervision for Self-Reflective Practice - Patricia McCarthy Veach Objectives What is Self-Reflective Practice? Self-Reflection in Supervision Strategies for Promoting Student Self-Reflective Practice Closing Thoughts Learning Activities 10 Fostering Psychosocial Skill Development - Patricia McCarthy Veach Objectives What are Psychosocial Skills and Why are They Important? Strategies for Building Students' Psychosocial Skills Closing Thoughts Learning Activities 11 Ethics and Professionalism in Supervision - Patricia McCarthy Veach Objectives Supervisor Responsibilities Ethical Considerations in Clinical Supervision Strategies to Promote Ethical and Professional Supervision Practice Closing Thoughts Learning Activities 12 Promoting Student Wellness - Patricia McCarthy Veach Objectives What is Wellness? The Role of Supervision in Promoting Student Wellness and Self-Care Wellness and Self-Care Strategies Closing Thoughts Learning Activities Appendix 12A Self-Care Behavior Inventory 13 Recognizing and Addressing Student Problematic Performance - Patricia McCarthy Veach Objectives What is Problematic Performance? Addressing Problematic Performance Closing Thoughts Learning Activities 14 Common Clinical Supervision Challenges - Patricia McCarthy Veach Objectives Supervisor-Student Conflict Supervisor Countertransference Student Anxiety Closing Thoughts Learning Activities 15 Supervision Delivery Methods - Katie Wusik Objectives Live Supervision Self-Report Standardized Patients Peer Group Supervision Remote Supervision Closing Thoughts Learning Activities Appendix: Instructional Tips for Building and Conducting Supervision Training Opportunities References Index