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Enhancing supervisee reflectivity in clinical supervision: a case study illustration.
Lindsay Orchowski1, Nicole M Evangelista, Danielle R Probst
1Department of Psychology, Ohio University, USA. lo305903@ohio.edu
Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.)
|March 10, 2012
Summary
This study explores fostering reflectivity in clinical supervision. It offers supervisors strategies to enhance critical thinking and ethical decision-making in supervisees.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Supervision
Background:
- Reflectivity is crucial for developing critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and problem-solving skills in clinical practice.
- Enhancing reflectivity in supervisees is a key, yet challenging, aspect of clinical supervision.
Observation:
- This paper presents a case example illustrating how to emphasize reflectivity in clinical supervision.
- It identifies common barriers that impede the development of reflectivity in supervisees.
Findings:
- Supervisors can utilize specific strategies to foster reflectivity in supervisees.
- These strategies are adaptable for supervisees at all developmental levels in individual supervision.
Implications:
- Implementing these strategies can lead to more insightful and effective clinical practice.
- This approach supports the professional growth of supervisees by deepening their self-awareness and analytical abilities.
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