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Critically Engaging "Mutually Engaged Supervisory Processes": A Proposed Theory for CPE Supervisory Education
George Fitchett1, Mary L Altenbaumer2, Osofo Kwesi Atta3
1Professor & Director of Research, Department of Religion, Health and Human Values, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL George.fitchett@rush.edu.
The Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling : JPCC
|July 11, 2015
Summary
This study critically engages Ragsdale
Area of Science:
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Supervision Training
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Supervisory Education Theory
Background:
- The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) is currently debating revisions to supervisor training and certification processes.
- A 2012 study by Ragsdale et al. proposed nine components for developing Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) supervisory education students.
- This article provides a critical engagement with the existing theory and research on CPE supervisory processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically analyze the "Mutually engaged supervisory processes" theory and its empirical basis.
- To reflect on key issues within CPE supervisory education, including personal transformation, theoretical development, and multicultural engagement.
- To assess the potential of research-guided modifications for ACPE's supervisory education practices.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research utilizing grounded theory.
- Analysis based on interviews with 19 recently certified Associate CPE Supervisors.
- Critical engagement with existing literature and theoretical frameworks.
Main Results:
- Identified nine key components facilitating the development of CPE supervisory education students.
- Highlighted critical areas for reflection: personal transformation, theoretical foundation development, and multicultural issues in supervision.
- The existing theory provides a foundation for future research-informed practice in CPE supervisory education.
Conclusions:
- The "Mutually engaged supervisory processes" theory offers a valuable framework for understanding CPE supervisory development.
- Further critical reflection on personal transformation, theoretical grounding, and multicultural competence is essential.
- This research supports the ACPE's use of empirical data to refine supervisory training and certification.
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