Professional Identity Paper
Evaluate supervision models.
“Supervision is a process in which a skilled and qualified member of the profession mentors, teaches, and facilitates the growth of a novice member of a profession” (Thompson & Moffett, 2010). Two key models used in counseling are the interpersonal approach and intergrative development model. The interpersonal approach focuses on the supervisee’s abilioty to learn, grow and develop. One model is called the discrimination model which focuses on “intervention, conceptualization, and personalization skills of the trainee” (Nelson, Johnson and Thorngren, 2000).
Describe benefits (to you and your clients) of supervision during your counselor training and after your formal training is complete. Why is it ethically important to have clinical supervision?
“Supervision is a process in which a skilled and qualified member of the profession mentors, teaches, and facilitates the growth of a novice member of a profession” (Thompson & Moffett, 2010). Counseling supervision is important because it allows the supervisor and the trainee to continue working on professional development. Clinical supervision is “an intervention that is provided by a senior member of a profession to a junior member or member of that profession,” so it would be unethical to not train and help develop the junior member. (Milne and Oliver, 2000) One of the greatest benefits from supervision is the “intellectual stimulation,” the time they share together can be very beneficial to both parties. (Milne and Oliver, 2000)
Part 2: Consultation and Advocacy
Define consultation and advocacy in the field of counseling.
Consultation is a “complementary model of practice for counselors acting as social justice advocates” (Consultation & Social Justice Advocacy). Consultation can be a wide range of services that can vary significantly. Consultation in professional counseling involves helping students through interaction with another professional consultee.
Advocacy is the
“Supervision is a process in which a skilled and qualified member of the profession mentors, teaches, and facilitates the growth of a novice member of a profession” (Thompson & Moffett, 2010). Two key models used in counseling are the interpersonal approach and intergrative development model. The interpersonal approach focuses on the supervisee’s abilioty to learn, grow and develop. One model is called the discrimination model which focuses on “intervention, conceptualization, and personalization skills of the trainee” (Nelson, Johnson and Thorngren, 2000).
Describe benefits (to you and your clients) of supervision during your counselor training and after your formal training is complete. Why is it ethically important to have clinical supervision?
“Supervision is a process in which a skilled and qualified member of the profession mentors, teaches, and facilitates the growth of a novice member of a profession” (Thompson & Moffett, 2010). Counseling supervision is important because it allows the supervisor and the trainee to continue working on professional development. Clinical supervision is “an intervention that is provided by a senior member of a profession to a junior member or member of that profession,” so it would be unethical to not train and help develop the junior member. (Milne and Oliver, 2000) One of the greatest benefits from supervision is the “intellectual stimulation,” the time they share together can be very beneficial to both parties. (Milne and Oliver, 2000)
Part 2: Consultation and Advocacy
Define consultation and advocacy in the field of counseling.
Consultation is a “complementary model of practice for counselors acting as social justice advocates” (Consultation & Social Justice Advocacy). Consultation can be a wide range of services that can vary significantly. Consultation in professional counseling involves helping students through interaction with another professional consultee.
Advocacy is the