Training and Supervision Through the Written Word: A Description and Intern Feedback

Abstract

Interns support the use of transcription as a method for feedback during supervision. Thirty of 45 master's level interns who experienced supervision with transcripts returned a transcription survey and indicated positive outcomes for this type of supervision. Positive characteristics included efficiency, concreteness (what was actually said), and ease in analyzing and constructing productive responses. The supervisor's reinforcement (written) was provided as often as was necessary. Negative aspects of using transcriptions included anxiety associated with the visual reminder of the lack of developed skills, loss of nonverbal behaviors, and less personal interaction between the supervisor and intern.

Students' Experiences with Bilingual Counseling

“…The counseling literature has demonstrated that students, particularly those who are early in their training and under clinical supervision, desire ongoing and consistent feedback (Arthur & Gfroerer, 2002;Heckman-Stone, 2003;Trepal, Bailie, & Leeth, 2010). Similar to the results reported by Verdinelli and Biever (2009), the participants that reported having had a bilingual supervisor shared that supervision was utilized to obtain feedback related to clinical skills, language, vocabulary, and cultural issues.…”

Snapshot of Clinical Supervision in Counseling and Counselor Education

“…A few authors described a particular technique (e.g., use of transcripts, Arthur & Gfroerer, 2002; bug-in-the-eye approach, Miller, Miller, & Evans, 2002). Sommer and Cox (2003) proposed the use of Greek myths as metaphors for counselor development during supervision.…”

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

“…The counseling literature has demonstrated that students, particularly those who are early in their training and under clinical supervision, desire ongoing and consistent feedback (Arthur & Gfroerer, 2002;Heckman-Stone, 2003;Trepal, Bailie, & Leeth, 2010). Similar to the results reported by Verdinelli and Biever (2009), the participants that reported having had a bilingual supervisor shared that supervision was utilized to obtain feedback related to clinical skills, language, vocabulary, and cultural issues.…”