Developing Multicultural Competence Using the Structured Peer Group Supervision Model

Abstract

Interest in the role of supervision in counselor training has increased concurrent with the interest in effective strategies for developing multicultural counseling competency. L. D. Borders (1991) proposed a model of group supervision appropriate for use with supervisees of differing skill levels; however, the model does not overtly provide for supervisees' development of multicultural awareness and skills. This article presents a format of peer group multicultural supervision in which supervisees work to increase their multicultural competencies while engaging in helper roles important for working with culturally diverse clients.

An international discussion about cross-cultural career assessment

“…Assigning focused reading and discussion might be one appropriate remediation activity (Lassiter, Napolitano, Culbreth, & Ng, 2008). Should cross-cultural assessment competency be an issue for multiple staff or trainees, a supervision group focused on multicultural competency might be recommended (Lassiter et al, 2008). Because a remediation plan is only necessary if desired performance has not been reached, a career center must first specify what constitutes desired performance with respect to cross-cultural assessments.…”

“…A remediation plan should include targeted areas of improvement with an accompanying description of desired behavior, recommended activities and resources to achieve the improvement, and a timeline for accomplishment. Assigning focused reading and discussion might be one appropriate remediation activity (Lassiter, Napolitano, Culbreth, & Ng, 2008). Should cross-cultural assessment competency be an issue for multiple staff or trainees, a supervision group focused on multicultural competency might be recommended (Lassiter et al, 2008).…”

Structured Peer Group Supervision for Novice Consultants: Procedures, Pitfalls, and Potential

“…The Borders model has also been adapted to incorporate multicultural considerations, adding a group member role for observing/ providing feedback on cultural issues at the second step and encouraging an increased multicultural focus from the supervisor throughout the process (Lassiter, Napolitano, Culbreth, & Ng, 2008).…”

The Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision Volume 6 Issue 2 Fall 2014

“…Counselor educators have historically placed a high value on the process of supervision and its powerful role in developing well-prepared counselors (Lassiter, Napolittano, Culbreth, & Ng, 2008;Newfelt, Karno, & Nelson, 1996;Stinchfiled, Hill, & Kleist, 2007). A body of literature evaluating the supervision process helps clarify areas within which our supervision process could improve, specifically with regard to the type of feedback trainees receive from their supervisors (Worthen & Lambert, 2007).…”