Importance of Supervision in CBT Training
Importance of Supervision in CBT Training
When?
(Indications/Contraindications) Supervision Consultation
Supervision or consultation should Involves direct oversight of clinical A growth-oriented discussion of
ideally occur on a regular basis, cases over time, evaluates the cases or issues without formal
clinician, and ensures patient oversight or evaluation, focusing on
with differing frequency depending welfare and safety. professional development and not
on the therapist's phase of CBT involving long-term clinical
learning and practice. Weekly or bi- oversight.
weekly for therapists learning CBT.
- Monthly for advanced practitioners.
How to Conduct Supervision/Consultation
Formats for Supervision
Therapists can engage in verbal report, process notes, audio/video taping,
or group supervision, each with advantages and disadvantages
determined by the goals of supervision and the therapist’s level of
training.
verbal report
Common
audio/video process
taping
Formats for notes
Supervision
group
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Goals of Supervision/Consultation
Supervision and consultation aim to improve therapeutic skills and professional development,
with various models offering distinct advantages based on the supervisee's developmental
needs.