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Conduct an interview with a counseling supervisor.

• Contact a counseling supervisor either in your work setting or at an organization where you might like to work in the future.
• Tell the individual that you are a doctoral student in counselor education and supervision taking a course on the theories and principles of clinical supervision.
• Ask the individual if he or she would be amenable to discussing his or her experiences as a supervisor with you.
• Explain that his or her experience will help you understand how supervision models and theories actually apply in a real work setting.

For this conversation, ask the following questions, as well as some of your own:

Question 1: How long have you been a supervisor?

Question 2: How did you come into this role?

Question 3: What do you like best about supervising others?

Question 4: What do you like least?

Question 5: What preparation, training, and/or coursework have you received to help you in your supervisory role?

Question 6: What are your administrative procedures and responsibilities related to supervision?

Question 7: How do you balance your clinical and administrative supervision duties?

Question 8: How would you define the role of the supervisor?

Question 9: What do you think are the most important characteristics of a good clinical supervisor?

Question 10: How would you define the ideal model of supervision?

Question 11: What are the theoretical tenets that underlie your model?

Question 12: How does this ideal compare to your current and past experiences as a supervisor?

Question 13: How do you incorporate the latest technology into supervision (using tools such as FaceTime, Skype, and instant messaging)?

Question 14: What are some ethical dilemmas of using this technology, and what are some practical recommendations for combating these potential pitfalls?