Supervision is the weak link in safety upgrading programs for playgrounds. A strong educational thrust on safe playing is needed for parents of pre-school children. Adults must understand how children behave at play and what playground equipment means to a child user. (JD0)

Reviews literature on impact of psychotherapy supervision on therapist effectiveness. Notes that beginning trainees tend to value and benefit from supervisor support while later trainees gravitate toward technical guidance, and that this cycle may be repeated with continuing experience. Presents preliminary data to suggest that early supervisory…

Discusses results of a random national survey of college counselors that was conducted to determine current and preferred supervision practices. Results indicated that although most respondents want clinical supervision, few receive it. (JPS)

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…

Uses American Psychological Association code of ethics to understand ethical issues present in the conduct of supervision. Discusses ethical issues of responsibility, client and supervisee welfare, confidentiality, competency, moral and legal standards, public statements, and professional relationships in relation to supervision. (Author/NB)

Noting that peer supervision groups are advocated for counselors at all experience levels, this article describes and illustrates a structured peer group format that encourages skill development, conceptual growth, participation, instructive feedback, and self-monitoring. Discusses emphasis on developing cognitive counseling skills and describes…

A program for episodic, or short-term, volunteers includes strategies to sustain and support the volunteer during his/her time of service. Efficient and effective training, formal and informal recognition, and brief evaluation can acknowledge volunteers' performance and reinforce the agency's mission. (JOW)

Surveyed members (n=168) of North Carolina School Counselors' Association to gather information on existing supervision practice for school counselors. Results indicated that existing practices within three categories of supervision (administrative, program, and counseling) were varied and did not always match school counselors' preferences. (NB)

Conducted two-part survey of national sample of National Certified Counselors regarding their supervision preferences. Findings from 274 counseling practitioners revealed that respondents preferred collegial, relationship-oriented supervisor and supervision emphasis on conceptual, personalization, and process skills. Only postdegree supervision…

The need for a shared understanding of supervision is explored in relation to the supervisory role and organizational culture. It is argued that supervisors can be change agents within an organizational context but that the working contract needs to be negotiated carefully to safeguard the ethical interests of all parties. (Author)

Presents a new model of counseling supervision that integrates reflective learning theory with the concurrent development of counselors-in-training and the supervision relationship. Introduces a pedagogical framework for applying this model. An appendix lists the steps involved in developing a reflective supervisory framework. (Author/MKA)

Counselor training programs were surveyed regarding their use of practicum class supervision. Descriptive findings concerning course logistics, supervisory style, and typical activities used in the practicum class supervision are presented. (Author)

Discusses the nature of supervision within school psychology. An overview of relevant literature and empirical research is provided with the intention of proposing future directions for supervision research. The future of school psychology supervision is conjectured by developing suggestions that will facilitate training, continuing professional…

The principal, teachers, custodial staff, parents, and students must cooperatively create a play environment that meets four critical safety requirements: supervised children, age-appropriate design, falls to cushioned surfaces, and equipment and surface maintenance. The National Program for Playground Safety has developed a model incorporating…

Written job descriptions for volunteers clarify roles; serve as tools for recruitment, placement, and supervision; help in designing training; and can be used to deal with such problems as absenteeism or strained relations with paid staff. (SK)