Becoming a Supervisor
Some Traits/Qualities of an Effective Supervisor
- Clinical knowledge, skills and professional experience
- Professional education and training
- Good teaching, motivational and communication skills
- Concerned, sensitive and caring
- Sense of humor; humility, limits and balance in life
- Respect among peers and colleagues
- Concern for the growth of supervisee
- Tolerance, objectivity, fairness and openness to variety of styles
The Four “A’s” of Supervision
Available: open, receptive, trusting, nonthreatening.
Accessible: easy to approach and speak freely with
Able: having real knowledge and skills to transmit
Affable: pleasant, friendly, reassuring 9
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