ACS Group Supervision Methods Flashcards
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How should an ACS supervisor handle a situation where two group members are in a personal conflict that is disrupting the group's learning?
Answer: Address the conflict directly within the group or in individual meetings, using it as an opportunity to model conflict resolution
Unresolved interpersonal conflict disrupts group learning; the supervisor should address it directly, possibly modeling the conflict-resolution skills relevant to clinical work.
The 'fishbowl' technique in group supervision involves:
Answer: An inner group demonstrating a skill or role-play while an outer group observes and provides feedback
The fishbowl technique creates a two-ring structure where the inner group works on a task while the outer group observes, then roles switch for debrief.
When documenting group supervision, the ACS supervisor should record:
Answer: Group attendance, topics covered, supervisee participation, and any significant concerns raised
Group supervision documentation should include attendance, content covered, individual participation, and any concerns — maintaining both professional accountability and confidentiality.
In group supervision, the supervisor notices that one supervisee's cases are consistently avoided by group members who change the subject. This group dynamic is BEST understood as:
Answer: A potential parallel process or group avoidance requiring direct supervisory intervention
Consistent avoidance of one member's material often reflects group-level dynamics such as parallel process, scapegoating, or shared anxiety that requires supervisory attention.
Which ACS supervision format would BEST address the needs of supervisees who are geographically isolated from their supervisor?
Answer: Telehealth/virtual group supervision meeting ACS and state licensing board standards for technology-assisted supervision
Virtual group supervision using secure technology platforms can meet ACS and most state licensing board requirements, making it ideal for geographically dispersed supervisees.
The primary ethical concern unique to group supervision (compared to individual supervision) is:
Answer: Protecting client confidentiality when multiple supervisees hear and discuss the same client's information
The expanded circle of disclosure in group supervision creates a confidentiality risk unique to this format, requiring explicit norms and agreements among all members.