Reviews some uses of myths and stories in counselor education and supervision. Notes that collaborative supervision is especially relevant to the exploration of alternative views of supervisee growth that may be mirrored in myths and stories and in their multiple interpretations. The interpretation of the Greek myth of Psyche is examined as a…

Studied relevance of power and involvement in supervisory relationship. Analyzed by multiple-case-study approach Goodyear supervision interview series and compared results with previous findings. Found each interview, although following pattern of teacher-learner interaction, exhibited unique sequence of messaging style between supervisor and…

Attempts to explain how trainer of consultative group in supervision might distinguish among relational contexts to assist supervisor in understanding source of supervisory dilemmas and devise strategies directed to appropriate context. Presents larger context for discussing elements of supervision and their interrelationship. Offers heuristic…

Examined effects of electronic monitoring on family's contribution to external constraint of felony offenders under community supervision. Data from probationers and parolees (n=121) indicated that reported levels of family control did not change significantly during three months of electronic monitoring. Demographic variables, offense type, and…

A study to describe conditions under which nursing exerts self-regulation focused on the responses of nurses and nurse administrators (n=38) to colleagues who are considered to be in breach of professional practice codes and on actions typically initiated in such situations. Found that supervisors operate on the basis of well-established…

Responds to Borders (1989) article in which she proposed a pragmatic agenda and moratorium for research in developmental conceptualizations of the supervision and training process. Articulates points of disagreement with Borders' recommendations for moratoriums on developmental supervision areas and provides alternative reading of empirical…

Describes use of positive reframing in context of supervision. Notes supervisors encountering resistance from their supervisees can use positive reframing as way to reduce threat and promote growth. Rationale is developed for using reframing with supervisees. Presents examples and outlines limitations. Concludes when positive reframes are designed…

Investigates the extent to which psychodynamic counselors (N=96) feel able to disclose sensitive issues in supervision. Results show that supervisees were likely to disclose more in individual rather than in collective supervision, when their supervisor was someone they had chosen and when they were supervised independently of the setting in which…

Suggests fundamental supervision principles, styles, and structures. Identifies practical ways to practice supervision in the area of executive coaching and mentoring. (SK)

To assist organizations with the delivery skills needed to carry through on coaching, this article presents 40 guidelines for managers. (SK)

In higher education the supervision of graduate research students is an uncertain practice. When given the opportunity, supervisors and students ask what it means and how it should be done. In this paper, the author interprets the uncertain state of supervision affairs as an effect of many competing and contradictory social discourses that offer…

Earlier research by Mullins and Kiley (2002) [Studies in higher education, 27(4), 369-386] reported on the processes that experienced examiners go through when they assess research theses. Since that study two further studies have been undertaken, interviews with novice Australian examiners, reported here, and the analysis of approximately 100…

The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship between attention, components of working memory, and reasoning. Therefore, twenty working memory tests, two attention tests, and nine intelligence subtests were administered to 135 students. Using structural equation modeling, we were able to replicate a functional model of working memory…

Background: Isabella Thoburn College at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India has initiated Service Learning Program for its students through 4 issue based centers. One of the centers AIDS Awareness Center for Counseling, Education, and Training (AACCET) is in the field of HIV/AIDS. It follows 6 pronged approach to achieve its objectives and one of the…

Purpose: This study introduces the first National Nursing Assistant Survey (NNAS), a major advance in the data available about certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and a rich resource for evidence-based policy, practice, and applied research initiatives. We highlight potential uses of this new survey using select population estimates as examples of…