Studied relevance of power and involvement in supervisory relationship. Analyzed by multiple-case-study approach Goodyear supervision interview series and compared results with previous findings. Found each interview, although following pattern of teacher-learner interaction, exhibited unique sequence of messaging style between supervisor and…

Attempts to explain how trainer of consultative group in supervision might distinguish among relational contexts to assist supervisor in understanding source of supervisory dilemmas and devise strategies directed to appropriate context. Presents larger context for discussing elements of supervision and their interrelationship. Offers heuristic…

Presents a framework of different sources of outcome data in supervision, and classifies research according to this framework. Challenges assumptions of previous research in supervision. Emphasizes influences of trainee and client in supervision and counseling contexts, respectively. Supports broader definition and expanded view of outcome in…

Used content analysis of audiotaped supervision sessions from 40 master's level counselor trainees and 40 field placement supervisors to study relation of supervisor and trainee gender to supervisory discourse. Findings indicated male and female supervisors reinforced female trainees' high-power messages with low-power, encouraging messages…

While supervisory research focuses on trainee performance in counseling situations as the primary outcome criterion, few instruments have been developed for evaluating behavior in the supervision interview. To develop a scale that reflects critical factors in the supervisory relationship, the Supervisor Personal Reaction Scale (SPRS) and the…

Described sequential patterns of verbal behaviors between supervisors and trainees in the supervisory interview. Supervisors audiotaped supervision interviews with their assigned trainees. Results indicated repetitive patterns of verbal behavior in the supervisory interview and that a sequential analysis can effectively describe these…

Investigated the relationship between verbal behavior patterns and supervisor (N=9) and trainee (N=30) judgments of satisfaction in the supervision interview. Results confirm the predictive validity of verbal behavior. Negative social emotional behavior added to the discomfort experienced. Use of excessive supportive communication is in question…

Responds to Biggs' article on the case presentation approach in clinical supervision by discussing implications for instruction of two relevant research programs: conceptual level (Harvey, Hunt, and Schroder, 1961) and Hunt's related matching model for education, and Strohmer and associates' cognitive models for clinical judgment. (NB)

Conducted a national survey of counselor education field practicum programs. Reported current and ideal characteristics of practicum activities, trainee evaluation, and supervisory requirements from 287 counselor education programs. (Author)