Presents four-component, educational model for teaching group leadership that is applicable to various aspects of group training. Demonstrates how this educational model can be applied in teaching one important aspect in group leadership, the pregroup interview. Includes brief rationale and detailed discussion of the model, emphasizing role of…

Describes use of positive reframing in context of supervision. Notes supervisors encountering resistance from their supervisees can use positive reframing as way to reduce threat and promote growth. Rationale is developed for using reframing with supervisees. Presents examples and outlines limitations. Concludes when positive reframes are designed…

Notes that many authors on the subject of marriage and family therapy supervision point to the fact that the quality of relationship between supervisor and supervisee is crucial to the process. Identifies key elements in this relationship and introduces a theoretical framework for understanding those elements based on the principles of ethical…

Discusses contribution of Bystander-Equity Model of Supervisory Helping Behavior to pursuit of employee assistance program (EAP) research based on traditions of field of counseling. Offers structure for pursuing empirical and applied activities in EAP settings. Encourages counseling researchers and practitioners to respond to challenge of working…

Contends that organizational changes depend heavily on the supervisor for successful implementation. Points out that a supervisory climate of trust should be nurtured, and tact should be employed if uncertainty and resistance within the organization's staff are to be kept at tolerable levels. (Author/LLL)

The Postgraduate Center for Psychotherapy in Haifa, Israel has developed a one-year seminar in psychodynamic supervision for practicing supervisors. Twenty-five participants took part in group seminars designed to address the process of supervision and the theoretical, personal, and stylistic differences among supervisors. This paper describes the…

Addresses the delivery of supervision skills by presenting a model for identification and training of those skills, the roles in which skills are demonstrated, and types of choices or discriminations necessary to make in tutoring trainees through the counseling practicum. (Author)

Results of a study conducted by Purdue University concerning the use of computers by supervisors in manufacturing firms are presented and discussed. Examines access to computers, minicomputers versus mainframes, training time on computers, replacement of staff, creation of personnel problems, and training methods. (CT)

Reviews social influence literature and proposes a model of counselor supervision based on social influence theory and research. Suggests that supervisees seek supervisor assistance because they view supervisors as individuals who can resolve difficulties supervisees feel are beyond their control. (JAC)

Ths U.S. Training Census and Trends Report reveals that general office, clerical, and production employees in American organizations are the least likely to receive any training. First-line supervisors and customer service representatives receive the most structured in-house and/or outside training. (SK)

Obtained data from existing database and by contacting state boards regarding supervision requirements for counselor licensure. Legislation regarding counselor licensure, certification, or registry from 34 states was compared with requirements suggested in the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision "Standards for Counseling…

Reviews emergence of counseling supervision as a professional speciality. Explains need for standards of training and practice. Describes process by which "Standards for Counseling Supervisors" came into existence. Discusses current and potential options for their implementation. (Author)

Combines two major sociological formulations, primary and secondary systems and pattern variables, to create a model for analysis of problems in living. Offers a social system perspective for such analysis to serve as a supplement to intra- or interpersonal models used by human service workers, supervisors, and administrators. (Author)

The practicum format has been developed with the intent of applying competency-based evaluation methods to practicum and promoting self-critique skills among counselor trainees. A methodology for counselor self-critique, based on selective editing and focused discussion of videotaped sessions, is presented and explored. (Author)

Describes manual created to teach supervisors to practice variety of supervision strategies. Explains structure of manual, lists 26 supervision strategies covered in the manual, provides example of strategy and vignette, and discusses use of the manual at one institution where counselors supervised by manual-trained supervisors reported…