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Theories of Clinical Supervision

Course Syllabus

Purpose

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with a basic knowledge of some of the most recognized theories and models of supervision. This knowledge provides a background and a framework for the application of supervision methods, allowing the participants to apply the methods with a greater precision and understanding. The course will cover an overview of theories and models, development models of supervision, social role models of supervision, and Powell's blended model of supervision for substance abuse counselors.

Instructor:
Rick Gressard
College of WIlliam and Mary
757-
cfgres@facstaff.wm.edu

Course Goal

To gain a knowledge of and an appreciation for the strengths and weaknesses of the various models of supervision presented.

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The Module topics are:

Module 1: Overview of Supervision Theories
Module 2: Stoltenberg and Delworth's Developmental Model
Module 3: Other Developmental Models
Module 4: Social Role Theory
Module 5: Powell's Blended Model for Substance Abuse Counseling

 

Each module includes an opportunity for discussion and application of the content information. Links are available for participants to access internet resources. A pretest and posttest is required in order to obtain credit through NAADAC, local certification boards, and Virginia Commonwealth University. (Please note: You must answer at least 50% of the posttest questions correctly in order to receive your certificate of completion) A pre and post-evaluation are requested so that we can get feedback on your experiences in participating in this course.

Assignments
Module 1

Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3

Technological Needs and Instructions:
In order to properly complete this course, students must have:

• Access to the World Wide Web, through an Internet Service Provider (such as America Online, Mindspring, Erol's, etc.) or some other organization (many business and educational institutions have internet access).
• An up-to-date browser such as Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.6 or above, or Internet Explorer 4.0 or above.
• An electronic mail account with an Internet Service Provider or other organization, to be used for communication with the instructor and other students.
• Optional: Free Adobe Acrobat Reader; Free RealPlayer.
  

Note:  The course materials are password protected. Only students who are registered for the course will be provided a user ID and password.

Instructional Methods:
Students should plan on spending roughly 10 total hours "on-line" during the course, or 2 hours/week, though individual times may vary. There are 5 modules in this course (Free Module/1, 2, 3, 4). Each module contains detailed instructions as to how to proceed through the work, which may include on-line readings, and interactions with the instructor and/or other students through email or in the Course Discussion Board. The course includes:

• Online registration, pre- and posttests
• Free Module
• Online instruction
• Thought-provoking assignments
• Email and a discussion board
• Online evaluations

Course Structure and Navigation: 

Each module will supply the participant with reading for the week. The reading will provide basic in formation about a supervision model or a group of models. Included in each of the modules are some exercises that are designed to help you look at how the models can be applied in your practice of supervision. Your assignment each week is to write your responses to each exercise.

This course is provided on-line and consists of the following elements:

• A pre- and post-test
• 5 online modules
• Required on-line reading (one hour per week)
• Completion of weekly exercises (one hour per week)
• Completion of an on-line course evaluation
• A class discussion board, which is intended to be an open discussion. This is a "threaded" forum, in which all messages remain posted on the page for viewing at any time. Students are expected to participate in the discussion continuously throughout the course. Any topic related to the course is appropriate for posting, though there will be different "primary" topics posted by the instructor. No censorship or editorial license will be applied, though all posters are expected to exhibit common sense and common courtesy and respect for others' viewpoints.

Navigating through the course

This course uses the Blackboard system to host the course pages. After you receive your ID and password, log into the Blackboard server (http://www.blackboard.vcu.edu) and plan to spend some time familiarizing yourself with the system. There is a document entitled "Blackboard Instructions" in the Course Information area, and a detailed Student Manual in the Student Tools area.

The course is comprised of four "modules," plus one free module.You should complete an entire module each week for five, consecutive weeks. As a general rule, it should take you about 2 hours each week to read the module and work on assignments. There are several ways to make your way through the materials on these pages. 

You should begin the course by reading all the documents in the Course Information area completely. Then complete the pre-evaluation and pre-test found in the Assignments area. Then you should begin with the documents in the Course Documents area, beginning with the Introduction.

Upon completion of the Introduction you may work your way through the other modules in a similar fashion. You can always get to any of the materials by choosing Course Documents from the Blackboard navigation menu on the left side of the screen and clicking on the link to the appropriate module. Check the Course Map, available in the Course Information area, for the sequence of work.

  Course Schedule:
There are no scheduled class or "virtual class" meetings although students are expected to complete a module per week. 

Policies: 
After the end of the online course, instructors will submit a list of all participants who completed the course to the ATTC office. A certificate will then be mailed to you.

PLEASE NOTE: Network and computer technical support will not be provided

A free, self-paced online course teaching you how to use the Internet, developed by the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT), is available at the University of Nevada, Reno CASAT. Also, a self-paced guide to the Internet is available at the CASAT office. Call 775.784.4707 to request a copy.

Primary Resources
Bernard, J.M., & Goodyear, R. M (1992). Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision (2nd Ed.).

Boston: Allyn and Bacon

Powell, D. J., & Brodsky, A. (1993). Clinical Supervision in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling.

New York: Lexington Books.

Stoltenberg, C., & Delworth, U. (1987). Supervising Counselors and Therapists. San Francisco:

Jossey-Bass.

Mid-Atlantic Addiction Technology Transfer Center
VCU Dept. of Psychiatry
PO Box 980469
Richmond, VA 23298-0469
(804) 828-9910
(804) 828-4377 fax
email: mid-attc@mindspring.com

All materials used for this course are the property of the instructor, and the Mid-Atlantic Addiction Technology Transfer Center. The Mid-Atlantic Addiction Technology Transfer Center is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Email Mid-ATTC: mid-attc@mindspring.com• updated 7/11/03 mw