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

An example of group clinical supervision<br />

We find that the clinicians’ experience is most helpful and safe when it is structured<br />

in such a way that the expectations of all participants and what is expected of the<br />

participants are clear. This allows them to come to the sessions prepared, understanding<br />

their roles in the context of the person requesting assistance and giving<br />

constructive feedback to others.<br />

CASE EXAMPLE: GROUP CLINICIAN SUPERVISION<br />

The clinician begins by presenting a clinical dilemma in the form<br />

of a question so the group has a frame of reference before hearing<br />

about the client. An example of this would be, “I would like<br />

your help with the client I am going to present. I am feeling stuck<br />

and would welcome your ideas about how to help the client consider<br />

some other alternatives.” Another example might be, “This<br />

client is feeling overwhelmed with many stressors in her life. She<br />

isn’t working. Her kids are a handful for her. She does not feel<br />

safe where she is living. She continues to have flashbacks and<br />

nightmares. When I listen to her, I don’t know where to start.<br />

I feel overwhelmed myself. I would welcome your ideas.” The purpose<br />

of introducing this question is to keep the feedback focused,<br />

diminishing the possibility of a “free-for-all.” Other clinicians<br />

might ask several questions that do not address the needs of<br />

the clinician and assume the clinician has not already covered or<br />

considered what is being asked. After the question / dilemma<br />

is put forward, the clinician presents some background on the<br />

client (e.g., major concerns, history of her or his work with<br />

the client, attempted solutions—material that directly relates to<br />

the question).<br />

As the clinician receives feedback from the group, he or she takes<br />

notes and then shares what most stands out and what specifically<br />

was gleaned from the consultation. The clinician then discusses<br />

what she or he would like to try and how it might be helpful. The<br />

clinician will then make a note of this recommendation in the<br />

progress note or on the Interdisciplinary Plan of Client Care.<br />

In a round table format, each person is invited to ask one question<br />

of the clinician once he or she is finished providing the overview.<br />

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