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<strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Supervision</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong><br />

• role-playing a challenging case example with the clinician<br />

• live observation and feedback of a clinical consultation<br />

• practising a discrete skill (such as complex reflections in motivational interventions)<br />

with clinicians<br />

• playing a video recording of a session with frequent pauses for critical, reflective<br />

commentary by the clinician and/or clinical supervisor/group.<br />

• In all of the above examples, clinical skills are examined in the context of the<br />

evidence-based treatment application being applied or demonstrated.<br />

Psychological safety and constructive feedback<br />

Demonstrating skills in front of clinical supervisors and peers is often experienced<br />

as “high-risk” by clinicians, and demands that clinical supervisors convey collegial<br />

respect, positive regard and non-judgmental acceptance. Fostering a positive learning<br />

climate can be better accomplished when clinical supervisors model their willingness<br />

to take risks and are transparent about the areas they need to further develop. For<br />

example, the clinical supervisor could first demonstrate practice activities before<br />

asking clinicians to do so. In addition, feedback is generally experienced as more<br />

constructive and salient when it is neutral, concrete and references the skills or<br />

philosophy underlying the clinical approach.<br />

In summary, advancing skills development in evidence-based practice approaches<br />

means that clinical supervisors must:<br />

• facilitate a shared understanding and appreciation of the meaning of evidencebased<br />

practice<br />

• be proficient in supporting clinicians to learn evidence-based approaches and<br />

apply these approaches to practice<br />

• apply and critique concrete strategies and tools in a safe and supportive learning<br />

context.<br />

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