Coaching Supervision & Mentoring Flashcards

In coaching supervision, what does the term 'parallel process' refer to?

Answer: Dynamics from the coach-client relationship being unconsciously replicated in the supervisor-coach relationship

Parallel process occurs when the coach unconsciously mirrors or recreates the dynamics of their client relationship within the supervisory relationship.

Which IAC Masteries competency is MOST directly developed through reflective practice in supervision?

Answer: Being present

Reflective practice in supervision deepens the coach's capacity for being fully present by increasing self-awareness and reducing unexamined biases.

A mentoring coach notices their mentee consistently avoids challenging clients with direct feedback. The MOST appropriate mentoring response is to:

Answer: Explore the mentee's beliefs and fears around conflict to understand the underlying pattern

Effective mentoring goes beneath behavior to explore the mindset and emotional patterns driving the mentee's avoidance.

What is the primary distinction between restorative, normative, and formative functions of supervision?

Answer: They address emotional wellbeing, ethical standards, and professional skill development respectively

Proctor's three-function model identifies restorative (emotional support), normative (ethical accountability), and formative (skill development) as the core functions of supervision.

When a supervisee brings a case involving a client who is also known socially to the supervisor, the FIRST action the supervisor should take is:

Answer: Disclose the dual relationship and collaboratively assess whether to continue or refer to another supervisor

Transparency about dual relationships is essential; both parties should assess the potential impact and decide together whether supervision can proceed ethically.

In group supervision, a coach dominates discussion with lengthy case presentations. The supervisor's BEST response is to:

Answer: Interrupt and redirect in the moment by naming the group dynamic and inviting other voices

Addressing group dynamics in real time models transparent communication and ensures all members benefit equitably from the supervision experience.

Which scenario BEST illustrates the normative function of coaching supervision?

Answer: A supervisor challenges a coach on whether their practice of giving advice crosses professional boundaries

The normative function focuses on ethical accountability, standards compliance, and professional conduct — exactly what boundary-checking represents.