ACS ACS Group Supervision Methods 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a LIMITATION of group supervision compared to individual supervision?

Accepted Answer

Less individualized attention and potential for group members to learn from each other's errors without correction

Answer

A key limitation of group supervision is that each supervisee receives less individualized attention, and there is a risk of modeling errors if the supervisor does not address all supervisee work.

Question 2

The 'reflecting team' technique in group supervision involves:

Accepted Answer

One supervisee presenting while others observe and then provide structured reflections without interruption

Answer

The reflecting team approach structures group feedback so that the presenter listens while others reflect, creating a non-defensive, open learning environment.

Question 3

In group supervision, informed consent should include:

Accepted Answer

The purpose and format of the group, confidentiality limits, and how case information will be handled

Answer

Group supervision informed consent must address the group's purpose, format, confidentiality expectations, and how client information shared in the group will be protected.

Question 4

A supervisee becomes tearful in group supervision while presenting a case involving child abuse, saying it reminds them of their own history. The supervisor's IMMEDIATE response should be to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the supervisee's reaction with empathy, briefly pause the group process, and address it appropriately

Answer

The supervisor should respond with empathy, acknowledge the supervisee's experience, and manage the group process thoughtfully without ignoring or exploiting the moment.

Question 5

Which of the following group supervision norms MOST directly protects client confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Presenting cases with identifying information removed or de-identified

Answer

De-identifying case information before group presentation protects client confidentiality while still allowing meaningful clinical discussion.

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ACS ACS Group Supervision Methods 2