Supervision & Training
Focused on the critical role of supervision in the training of psychotherapists, this section offers resources and best practices for both supervisors and supervisees to enhance the learning experience and ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
156 articles found
Five Myths Students May Have About Ethics
The strength of a profession lies in its ethical foundations. Yet, students often enter graduate study with misconceptions about professional ethics, and some practicing psychologists may still hold these beliefs. These misconceptions include the notion that ethics is only about following one’s personal beliefs or adhering to laws or codes, ethical infractions are made only […]
Samuel Knapp, Ed.D., ABPP
June 25, 2024
What Deliberate Practice Supervision Has to Offer Traditional Supervision: Nine Take-Home Messages
For the past year and a half, I have been sitting in on Supervision of Supervision (Sup-of-Sup) meetings led by Alex Vaz and Tony Rousmaniere as part of their one-year Deliberate Practice Supervision Residency Program at Sentio Counseling Center. Initially, I planned to attend just one or two online meetings but after the first meeting, […]
Hanna Levenson, Ph.D.
May 27, 2024
Beyond the Dyad: Broadening the APA Supervision Guidelines to Include Group Supervision
Abstract Group supervision is an extensively used format across many training agencies, yet it has been largely disregarded in theory and research within the supervision literature. In fact, the Guidelines for Clinical Supervision in Health Service Psychology (American Psychological Association, 2015a) mentions group supervision only one time, despite the fact that supervision within a group […]
Maria T. Riva, PhD + 1 more
May 23, 2024
Personal Psychotherapy as a Self-Care Strategy for Psychotherapists-in-Training
Numerous authors have highlighted the many challenges and stressors experienced by graduate students in clinical and counseling psychology throughout their training (e.g., Harder, 2024; Prakash et al., 2023; Sosoo & Wise, 2021) and that “given the multiple demands and expectations for students in professional psychology programs” some level of stress is an inevitable part of […]
Alana N. Levine, B.S. + 1 more
April 9, 2024
A Supervisor’s Deliberate Practice Journey
Call to adventure In March 2023, Hanna Levenson, one of my colleagues at the Wright Institute, invited Alex Vaz and Tony Rousmaniere, the dynamic duo of Sentio Counseling Center (SCC), to do a 6-hour training on deliberate practice and the Sentio Supervision Model (SSM) for our community. They were looking for volunteers to be in […]
MacKenzie Stuart, LMFT
April 7, 2024
Trauma-Informed Supervision and Disclosure from Supervisees
Supervision is an essential part of training for the growth of psychologists. Consequently, a strong supervisory relationship is fundamental for both trainee and client welfare. The function of supervision is multifaceted, ranging from personal growth to clinical and professional development (Bernard & Goodyear, 2019). A trainee’s ability to feel safe in disclosing ethical dilemmas, blind […]
Zoe Ross-Nash, PsyD
April 6, 2024
Using Self-determination Theory to Inform Interventions for Suicidal Patients
Consider this example: A psychologist sought consultation because her patient was not responding adequately to treatment. The consultant asked her three questions: Have you built a connection with your patient? Does your patient feel a sense of control and engagement in psychotherapy? Is your patient building the skills to handle their emotions and life difficulties? […]
Samuel Knapp, Ed.D., ABPP
April 5, 2024
2024 Editor’s Column 59(2)
Hello Division 29 and members of SAP! Spring is here and we are so thrilled to share exciting updates and accomplishments of the division. We had a successful Winter Psychotherapy Bulletin and eBulletin publication thanks to the incredible submissions from authors like you. Our eBulletin connects with about 6,000 subscribers; people from around the world […]
Zoe Ross-Nash, PsyD
April 5, 2024
Deliberate Practice Supervision Series from the Sentio Marriage and Family Therapy Program
In this introductory article we provide a brief overview of what Deliberate Practice is and why it matters for psychotherapists. We then present the Sentio Supervision Model, a 7-step Deliberate Practice supervision approach developed by the Sentio Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program that helps trainers integrate comprehensive skill building into clinical supervision. What is […]
Alexandre Vaz, PhD + 1 more
March 22, 2024
Multicultural Suicide Risk Assessment Webinar
Multicultural Suicide Risk Assessment Webinar Featuring Sherry Molock, Ph.D. Hosted by the Early Career Professionals Domain of APA Div. 29 Wanting a continuing education opportunity that will really improve the way you do suicide assessments? Look no further, Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy has you covered. About the Webinar Suicides have tragically increased in recent years, especially among minoritized youth. […]
Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
March 11, 2024
A Call to Action: Decolonizing Clinical Practice
Theories and processes of psychology have largely been influenced by North American and European psychologists whose Western-oriented paradigms have not promoted inclusivity or recognized the strengths of ethnically diverse cultures. Western paradigms promote power, hierarchical order, and structural privilege to the detriment of the well-being and mental health of racially and ethnically diverse cultures (Goodman […]
August Alderman M.S. + 4 more
January 15, 2024
The Differences Between Borderline Personality and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorders
Why do Borderline Personality Disorder and Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Get Confused? The World Health Organization’s 11th revision of the International Classification of Disease defines Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) as meeting full criteria for PTSD plus symptoms of disturbances in self-organization. Disturbances in self-organization can best be categorized as experiencing strong emotional dysregulation, negative […]
Simona Stoian, MS + 1 more
January 1, 2024