 COU653 – Training in Clinical Supervision for
Counselors
Graduate
Studies in Counseling
Heidelberg College
Spring 2008 – Monday 5:00 to 8pm or
6:30 to 9:30pm (every other week)
as arrangement with Prof.
CH204
3 Semester
Hours
Instructor: Daniel
R. Cruikshanks, Ph.D., Associate Professor & Clinical Coordinator
CH207
(800) 925-9250 ext. 2308 (during business hours)
(419) 448 2308
dcruiksh@heidelberg.edu
Office hours:
Monday thru Wednesday by appointment
Prerequisites: Core courses and COU581
Conceptual Framework: Vital Connections
The graduate counseling
programs at Heidelberg College are based on a constructivist philosophy. This
means that the pre-service candidates and in-service counselors-in-training
in our programs build or construct their knowledge as a result of a
student-centered, hands-on approach to learning. From the beginning of their
experience at Heidelberg, our students are actively involved in their
coursework and development of counseling skills and experiences.
Students build or
construct their new knowledge about counseling using several tools - theory,
practice, and reflection. These are the building tools that connect
the constructivist core of the conceptual framework to each of the counseling
licensure concentrations.
Heidelberg College MAC
Standards
1. Theory
- principles of human development, assessment systems & change
2. Practice
- clinical and field experience
3. Reflection - thinking about, evaluating and revising one's philosophy of change.
Thus, constructivism is at the core of the conceptual framework, and the
building tools of theory, practice, and reflection connect this core to each
of the licensure programs.
Readings
Bradley, L. & Ladany, N.,
(2000) Counselor Supervision: Principles, Process and Practice, 3rd
Ed., Bruner: New York
Borders,
L. D. & Brown, L.L. (2005) The New
Handbook of Counseling Supervision, Lahaska: Mahwah
Recommended:
Page,
S. & Wosket, V. (2001) Supervising the Counselor, 2nd Ed., Tayler & Frances: Philadelphia
Additionally: I reserve the right to assign additional
readings (such as journal articles) that I encounter and find appropriate to
this context.
Course Description
This
course provides training in the theory and practice of clinical supervision
in counseling and satisfies the training requirement for licensure as a
counseling supervisor in the State of Ohio. Students will gain understanding and
experience in providing mental health clinical supervision to other
counselors. These experiences will
include live supervision of counseling students in the Counseling Lab,
Individual supervision of Practicum Students, the review of video/audio
client tapes, providing feedback to counselor trainees, and reviewing
documentation (intakes, treatment plans, progress notes, and termination
summaries). All supervisory work done
by students will take place under the supervision of the instructor. Special attention will be given to legal
and ethical practices as defined by both state law and the ACES ethical
guidelines.
Objectives
By the end of this semester
students will be able to:
discuss various theoretical models of counseling
supervision.
develop their own personal approach to supervision consistent
with their theoretical foundation as professional counselors.
understand approaches to supervisory consultation and develop
a developmental framework for their own ongoing supervision.
practice both live and routine counseling supervision with Students
and CITs.
Requirements/Grading
During the semester, you will have
opportunities to earn a total of 1000 points for you final grade. Grading is on a standard scale: 90% = A;
80% = B; 70% = C. These opportunities
will be discussed shortly.
(note:
specific requirements for assignments may change as the semester progresses,
but not without prior discussion with you)
Preparation & participation. Learning and
teaching is a group process. For you
to learn and for me to claim to have taught, we must be present and engaged.
Preparation and participation means that you know the reading material and
are prepared for class discussions. I
understand that there are occasions for extenuating circumstances. Please talk with me (in advance when
possible) in the event of such.
Otherwise, please plan to attend class prepared and ready to engage in
discussion about topics fir each class. Absences will only be excused (no
grade penalty) in the event of a documented family emergency (e.g. illness),
acts of God (e.g. weather closing the college), or class cancellation by the
professor.
Attendance: Heidelberg
College requires that
attendance be taken at all class sessions. It is the responsibility of each
student to assure that they have placed their name on the attendance list.
Any student whose name doesn't appear on the weekly attendance list will be
noted as absent for that class period. It is expected that each student
attend class regularly. After the second unexcused absence, your
semester grade will drop 1 letter, and then 1 additional letter grade for
each subsequent absence.
Research
Paper: Students will conduct a
review of the literature on clinical supervision. You may select a topic in any specific area
within the field of clinical supervision (i.e. comparing models, ethical
issues such as dual roles or managing boundaries, etc.) and examine the
salient issues in that area. What has
the research found relative to this topic and what are the recommendations of
authors based on the research findings? How will this research assist you in
your role as a clinical supervisor?
Authors will follow APA Publication guidelines (5th ed.).
Total assignment is worth 300 points.
Supervision
Presentation: Students will prepare
a powerpoint presentation
based on your research paper. You will
present this to the Internship Class on the last night of class. Be sure to provide handouts with
references. Be sure that your
presentation is cited appropriately.
Total assignment is worth 200 points.
Supervised Supervision: Beginning September 18th, you will assist
in providing live supervision working with students currently enrolled in
COU505 Techniques and COU580 Practicum and/or you will provide
individual/small group supervision with students enrolled in COU580. Additionally, you will meet with me for
supervision of your supervision throughout the course of the term as
scheduled. You will maintain a
reflective journal in which you document your experiences and demonstrate
your reflective process integrating discussion of interpretation and
application of theoretical models of supervision as you endeavor to integrate
these into your supervision. You will be evaluated based on feedback from
supervisees as well as the subjective impressions of the instructor
(including input from the 505 instructor).
Total assignment is worth 500 points.
Late Assignments: will not
be accepted without good reason and permission of the professor.
APA Writing and Group
Presentation Policy:
Presentations and projects should
reflect the quality of a professional in the counseling profession. This
includes the use of appropriate grammar, logical reasoning, and appropriate
professional references that support meaningful points. The APA
Publication Manual will be the primary reference for issues of style
(e.g., double spacing). All written assignments must be
presented in the APA manuscript style. Please see me for information
regarding APA style. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to purchase the
APA manual and know APA style.
Academic Conduct:
Heidelberg College values
integrity in academic pursuits. Faculty expects students to complete their
assignments honestly and to report academic dishonesty. Dishonesty in any
form, including but not limited to cheating on exams, falsification on any
official college record, submitting work of other students as your own or
plagiarism result in a penalties ranging from an “F” on an assignment to
expulsion, depending on the seriousness of the offense.
Additionally, adherence to the
APA ethical guidelines for publication with regard to the proper citation of
non-original materials used in papers is expected (e.g. plagiarism). All
papers are subject to an electronic database screening (Turnitin.com) to
ensure that they are free of plagiarized material.
Course Evaluation:
You will have the opportunity to
evaluate the course and the instructor at the end of the course.
Technology Statement:
The MAC program recognizes that competent professionals are
those who are fluent in the language and use of current technology. Many if not all courses in the program are
designed with a technology component so that candidates will have ample
opportunity to gain mastery of the utilization of technology in all areas of the
counseling field.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The MAC program is committed to
maintaining a community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and
dignity of every person; fosters sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect
among its members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or
her own potential. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the MAC
program seeks to develop and nurture diversity, believing that it strengthens
the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and
enriches campus life. Heidelberg College prohibits discrimination against any
member of the school’s community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex,
age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, gender
identity, sexual orientation, ability status, health status, or veteran
status.
The American Counseling
Association has explicit policies, standards, and ethical guidelines
regarding diversity issues. In this class, you will be expected to reflect
the standards and ethics of the counseling profession, especially in the area
of diversity. Any use of written or verbal language should be consistent with
the respect and tolerance that are the cornerstone of the counseling
profession and should reflect the ACA Human Rights Committee’s 1987 statement
on tolerance, which states:
In order to guarantee that each individual is free
to pursue his/her potential, each member of AACD (now ACA) is charged to (a)
engage in ongoing examination of his/her own attitudes, feelings, stereotypic
views, perceptions and behaviors that might have prejudicial or limiting
impact on others; (b) contribute to an increased sensitivity on the part of
other individuals, groups or institutions to the barriers to opportunity
imposed by discrimination; (c) advocate equal rights for all individuals
through concerted personal, professional, and political activity.
Students with
Disabilities
Students with documented physical, psychological, and/or
learning disabilities are eligible for reasonable and appropriate
accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Under provision of the ADA, Heidelberg
College will assess student disabilities and determine reasonable and
appropriate accommodations for students with documented disabilities on a
case by case basis. To seek
accommodation for disabilities, students should refer to the Heidelberg
College Learning Center (www.heidelberg.edu/offices/learning-center/) for further
information and documentation forms and procedures.
Please feel free to discuss any concerns regarding
disabilities with me for further guidance and information.
Incompletes
Students who, at the end of the semester, wish to be
considered for an "Incomplete" must request this in writing to the
professor, explaining the reasons and identifying a specific date that the
assignment(s) will be submitted. It is the professor's discretion to approve
or decline the request for an incomplete. If promised work has not been
completed and submitted by the agreed upon date, the incomplete will become
an F.
Grade Disputes
Students who feel that they have received an inappropriate
grade for any assignment or for the course have the right to challenge that
grade. To challenge a grade, students
should adhere to the following procedures.
First, discuss your concerns with the instructor. The issue may be as simple as a
grading/recording error that is easily corrected, or it may be resolved
satisfactorily upon explanation/review with the instructor.
If you are unable to get satisfactory results with the
instructor, the next step is to present your concerns in writing to the
Program Director for review and investigation. Upon completion of a review
and investigation, the Program Director will contact you with findings and
recommendations.
If you continue to feel that the outcome is unsatisfactory,
then you may present your concerns, in writing, to the AVP/Dean for further
consideration.
Finally, if you continue to feel that the outcome is
unsatisfactory, then you may present your concerns, in writing, to the
Education Policy Committee (GEPC) for review and investigation.
In the event of a grade conflict, you must follow this
procedure. If you fail to follow this
procedure (for example calling the Dean first), you will be instructed to
follow this procedure.
I encourage you to discuss any concerns regarding this
course with me, and I will make every effort to address these concerns and
resolve them. I understand that this
is not always possible, and in such events, I invite you to pursue such
matters following the above procedures as needed.
WRITING TIPS
All papers must be
typed, double-spaced on 8.5x11 white paper, 12 font
preferred. Please note that writing
and referencing must adhere to the American Psychological Association (APA)
Manual, 5th edition or later.
Copies of this Manual are on sale in the Heidelberg College bookstore,
as well as in the Reserve Section of the Beeghley
Library. Please familiarize yourself
with appropriate APA citations. Additionally, you may feel free to use the
following resources to assist in writing proficiency.
Turnitin.com
(resource to check for plagiarism) http://www.turnitin.com/static/home.html
Student Guide to
Turnitin.com
http://courses.heidelberg.edu/dcruiksh/Turnitin%20-%20Student%20Guide.pdf
Heidelberg College writing webpage
http://courses.heidelberg.edu/dkimmel/writing
WEATHER EMERGENCY POLICY
When the Seneca County Sheriff’s Department and the City of
Tiffin Police Department declare the roads in Seneca County and the City of
Tiffin impassable and motorists to stay off the roads and highways, classes
may be cancelled or delayed. The
decision should be made by 6:30 am.
The following media sources, WTTF (Tiffin – 103.7FM), WTVG
– TV (Toledo – Channel 13), WNWO – TV (Toledo – Channel 24), and WTOL – TV
(Toledo – Channel 11), will be notified of the closing or delay immediately.
If the weather worsens during the day, you may benefit by
calling Heidelberg College (1-800-925-9250), the Graduate Studies in
Counseling Dept. office (419-448-2288).
MAC Listserve
Also, be sure to subscribe to the MAC listserve
and watch your email or updates. http://lists.heidelberg.edu/mailman/listinfo/mac
Semester Schedule
Date Topic __________ Assignment
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Jan 7
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Getting Started: Introduction, overview and
scheduling
Basic Counseling Elements
(Quick review and structural framework)
Working out the bugs:
Unresolved site issues, paperwork, etc.
Using the Lab
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Jan 14
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Counseling Demonstration
with Professor Sass and Dr. Cruikshanks
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Jan 21
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Martin
Luther King Day ~ No Class
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Jan 28
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Counseling Lab
Supervision
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B & L Chs 1- 3
B & B Ch 1 – 3
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Feb 4
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The Supervisory Process
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B & L Chs 1- 3
B & B Ch 1 – 3
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Feb 11
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The Supervisory Process
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B & L Chs 1- 3
B & B Ch 1 – 3
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Feb 18
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Ethical and legal considerations in supervision
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B & L Ch 4 - 10
B & B Ch 5
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Feb 25
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Self-observation Due
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Mar 7
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Spring
Break ~~
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Mar 11
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No Class
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Mar 24
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Easter ~~ No Class
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Mar 31
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Managing supervision & Evaluation in
supervision
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B & L Ch 11 - 14
B & B Ch 6 &
Appendix A
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Apr 7
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Managing supervision & Evaluation in
supervision
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B & L Ch 11 - 14
B & B Ch 6 &
Appendix A
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Apr 14
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Supervision interventions
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B & L Ch 11 - 14
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Apr 21
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Supervision interventions
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B & L Ch 15
B & B Ch 7
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May 5
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Concluding discussion. Wrap up loose ends.
Supervision
Presentation
Research
paper due
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