ERIC Number: EJ1292847
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-May
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Training School Psychologists during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned from the Faculty Supervisor Support Group
Peterson, Lisa S.; Chatlos, Suzannah B.; Payne, Alexandra; Weber, Meredith; Swerdlik, Mark E.; Kaplan, Jason P.; Waltman, Cynthia; Struzziero, Joan A.
Communique, v49 n7 p1, 26, 28-29 May 2021
Addressing the unprecedented demands created by the COVID-19 pandemic has offered a unique and timely opportunity for university and field supervisors to collectively identify and address a multiplicity of emerging issues. In response to ever-emerging demands, trainers, supervisors, and practitioners communicated and collaborated in a manner that exemplifies the very best of the profession. The Faculty Supervisor Support Group soon formed to meet the concrete, specific, and unique needs of both university and field-based supervisors. The decision to meet weekly quickly emerged and from its inception, this group has strived to provide support for its members, disseminate collective knowledge, and share resources. Inarguably, school psychologists understand and acknowledge the importance of acquiring and practicing skills in collaboration and consultation. This most basic tenet underlies the mission of this group, which seeks to proactively and collectively identify barriers and build upon strengths. This article shares findings from the group's discussions on supporting field experiences, supporting student mental health, supporting field supervisors, telesupervision, supervision needs of interns, and mentorship needs of early career school psychologists.
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, School Psychologists, Supervisors, Supervision, Communities of Practice, Training, Student Needs, Mentors, Job Skills, Experiential Learning, Mental Health, Higher Education, Graduate Students, Telecommunications, Internship Programs, Educational Practices, Social Support Groups
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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