Abstract:

The present study aims to present a review of international literature regarding conceptual and empirical studies on counselor supervision, which is crucial to counselor education. Definition of supervision, fundamental supervision models, the supervisory relationship, supervision formats, ethical and multicultural aspects of supervision are provided. Supervision defined as a process a senior member of a profession helps a junior member acquire skills specific to the profession. Developmental model, discrimination model, comprehensive model and the common-factors model which accept the supervision a different applied area were examined. Besides, supervision relationship was discussed according to supervisory working alliance. Supervision formats varied from individual/triadic to group supervision were introduced and the advantages and the disadvantages of the supervision formats were emphasized. Supervisors are supposed to help supervisees adopt ethical awareness and ensure ethical practice. Abiding by ethical codes and understanding legal and ethical liability is an essential part of supervision. In addition, adopting cultural sensitivity as an ethical obligation for supervisors was emphasized. The conclusion includes recommendations regarding supervision in counselor education in Turkey.

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