Author Question: When a Stage Three clinician questions the need to keep working with most of his clients in ... (Read 117 times)

jeatrice · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

When a Stage Three clinician questions the need to keep working with most of his
clients in court-ordered therapy, how should a supervisor respond?

A. Reframe the issue by putting it in the context of larger community needs.
B. Challenge the clinician to reflect on his ability to bond with clients.
C. Explore whether countertransference is a factor.
D. Introduce techniques that will restore challenge to the clinical work.

Question 2

Blaise follows a developmental model of supervision. He finds that supervisory
sessions with Cynthia often focus on her personal issues. Blaise enjoys their
discussions, and Cynthia says they help her deal more insightfully with clients.

What
should Blaise do?
A. Assess his objectivity by discussing this situation with his own supervisor.
B. Acknowledge that he should be following a psychodynamic model of
supervision.
C. Transfer Cynthia to another supervisor who is not at risk of becoming
romantically involved with her.
D. Continue to work with Cynthia on her issues so he can maintain his clinical
skills.