Essentials of Supervision presents, in the popular Essentials format, the key information students need to learn in a course on supervision. Utilizing pedagogical tools such as call-out boxes, Test Yourself questions, and case studies, the author provides step-by-step guidelines for effective planning, goal setting, and evaluation, along with tips for giving constructive feedback and applying coaching strategies to motivate supervisees. She also clearly explains how to manage paperwork and describes specialized techniques, such as using video in supervision. This informative text also includes a special section on ethics authored by a leading expert in the field.

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From the Back Cover

Presents proven, easy-to-follow guidelines for effectivelysupervising trainees and practitioners in mental health settings

Clinical supervision is an important aspect of mental healthpractice. Essentials of Clinical Supervision presents acomprehensive model and techniques for supervising mental healthprofessionals individually and in groups, as well as peersupervision. A clear and accessible resource, it providesstep-by-step guidelines for supervising beginning as well asadvanced practitioners, along with proven tips for effectivesupervision, including how to give constructive feedback and how toapply coaching strategies to motivate supervisees.

As part of the Essentials of Mental Health Practice series, thisbook provides information mental health professionals need topractice knowledgably, efficiently, and ethically in today'sbehavioral healthcare environment. Each concise chapter featuresnumerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points,and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself"questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of theinformation covered.

Essentials of Clinical Supervision covers basic skills such asgoal setting, evaluation, building the supervision relationship,and solving problems. It also discusses specific supervisionstrategies such as teaching, mentoring, coaching, and consulting;explains how to document supervision; and describes specializedtechniques, such as using video in supervision. Finally, itincorporates an important section on ethical, legal, multicultural,and crisis management issues that may arise when supervisingothers. Essentials of Clinical Supervision supplies professionalsand students in all mental health fields with a key resource foreffective practice.

Other titles in the Essentials of Mental Health Practiceseries:

• Essentials of Group Therapy
• Essentials of Interviewing
• Essentials of Treatment Planning
• Essentials of Outcome Assessment
• Essentials of Crisis Counseling and Intervention

About the Author

Jane M. Campbell, PhD, NCC, ACS, is a consultingpsychologist in private practice in Houston, Texas.

Ethics chapter by BARBARA HERLIHY, PhD, University of NewOrleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.