| Abstract: | Surveys, classifies, and integrates recent theory and research on behaviors or characteristics of the ideal psychotherapy supervisor. Published literature suggests that high-functioning supervisors perform with high levels of empathy, respect, genuineness, flexibility, concern, investment, and openness. Good supervisors also appear to be knowledgeable, experienced, and concrete in their presentation. They use appropriate teaching, goal-setting, and feedback techniques during their supervisory interactions. Good supervisors also appear to be supportive and noncritical individuals who respect their supervisees and do not attempt to turn the supervisory experience into psychotherapy. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
