ACS Supervisory Models & Theories Flashcards
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The developmental supervision model suggests that supervisors should adjust their approach based on the supervisee's level of development. This is MOST consistent with which leadership concept?
Answer: Situational leadership
Situational leadership, like developmental supervision models, calls for adjusting one's style based on the readiness and skill level of the individual being led.
Which of the following BEST describes the use of live supervision in clinical supervision?
Answer: Observing and intervening in a session as it occurs in real time
Live supervision involves the supervisor observing or intervening during an actual counseling session as it unfolds in real time.
A supervisee in their second year of practicum is showing decreased motivation and questioning whether they chose the right profession. According to IDM, this is most consistent with which level?
Answer: Level 2
IDM Level 2 is characterized by fluctuating motivation and a crisis of identity as supervisees move beyond their initial enthusiasm but before integration.
Feminist supervision models differ from traditional models primarily in their emphasis on:
Answer: Power analysis, social justice, and the sociopolitical context of the supervisory relationship
Feminist supervision models prioritize examining power dynamics, social justice, and how sociocultural factors shape both supervision and therapy.
When using a solution-focused supervision model, the supervisor would most likely ask:
Answer: Tell me about a time when your session with this client went well — what were you doing differently?
Solution-focused supervision uses exception-finding questions to help supervisees identify what is already working and build on those strengths.
In the ACS framework, which supervision modality is considered MOST resource-intensive but provides the MOST direct observation of counseling skills?
Answer: Live supervision or direct observation
Live supervision and direct observation provide the most accurate, unfiltered view of counseling skills but require significant time and logistical coordination.