Frontiers Friday #31. Clinical Supervision (Part II)
Frontiers of Psychotherapist Development
Frontiers Friday #31. Clinical Supervision Matters (Part II)
If you missed last weeks newsletter on the current literature on clinical supervision, click .
Here's our Good Friday edition of our newsletter.
From My Desk: Brevity
Many of us stumble on our own words, trying to explain a formulation, express an idea or even make an emphatic conjecture.
We can benefit from not diluting our questions, reflections or feedback by learning not only to say less, but to think clearly and give voice to them in a manner that promotes not only clarity for the other person, but also to touch, move and inspire.
This is important because brevity creates impact.
Brevity = Clarity + Concise
(Click here to read this brief blog)
Listen: Against the Rules by Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis is a living legend in the world of storytelling. You probably know his world from movies like The Big Short, Moneyball, etc.
I bring up this particular podcast because he did this wonderful series on the role of coaches.
Here's one of them: The Data Coach
Research Read: Conflictual and Counterproductive Clinical Supervision
Here's 2 research by Nielson and Friedlander (2001) and Evans et al. (2001) that highlights some of the problematic issues that can arise in clinical supervision.
Key Grafs:
- Supervisors were described as not being invested in the relationship and as being unwilling to own their role in conflicts.
- Some felt expected to support their supervisors, and many underwent extreme stress and self-doubt.
- Supervisors dismissing their thoughts and feelings.
- Most did not believe their supervisors were aware of the event's counterproductive nature.
Web Read: Tips on Reigniting Clinical Supervision
Here's a series of articles I wrote for Psychotherapy.net
Words Worth Contemplating:
"...You win by becoming a better player of the game at large, not by adapting your technique to every new team you face. Your opponent will always be changing; it's a losing race.
But if you master the game, you will have skills and knowledge you need to defeat whoever you face."
~ John Wooden, A Game Plan for Life, 2009, p.41.
Reflection:
When was the last time you heard a recording of your sessions?
Were that parts where you can be clearer and more concise?
For those who are familiar with my other web-based workshops, the format is specially designed with the best learning principles in mind to guide you at your own pace.
In gist,
- 1 bite-sized takeaway,
- every Mondays and Fridays for about 5 months.
- Deep content and community discussions.
- This comes powered packed with lots of bonuses (including one free individual consult).
50+ VIDEOS, 24/7 Discussion Boards, 180+Days of Content, Community Engagement with Other Supervisors, Individual Follow-Up Consultation.
Who is this for?
Clinical Supervisors who want to create an impact for therapists and their clients.
Check out Reigniting Clinical Supervision (RCS)!
Video on Coaching for Performance & Development in Clinical Supervision
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