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¹Center for Cognitive Therapy, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. psydoc@mail.upenn.edu

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Psychology
Psychotherapy Research

Background:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely used evidence-based psychotherapy.
Effective delivery of CBT relies on specific practitioner competencies.
Clinical supervision is critical for developing and maintaining CBT skills.

Observation:

Foundational competencies include ethical behavior, self-awareness, cultural sensitivity, and empirical grounding.
Functional competencies involve empiricist thinking, case conceptualization, session structuring, and homework management.
Supervisors act as role models, foster professional growth, and address performance issues.

Findings:

Competencies are categorized into foundational (e.g., ethics, self-awareness) and functional (e.g., case conceptualization, session structure).
Clinical supervision integrates these competencies, emphasizing the supervisor's role in skill development and ethical practice.
Supervisors must embody empirical thinking and guide supervisees in applying CBT principles effectively.

Implications:

Clear competency frameworks enhance CBT training and clinical supervision quality.
Standardized competencies can improve therapist performance and client outcomes.
This framework supports the development of skilled and ethical CBT practitioners.