In this segment of the series, we will discuss multiculturalism & diversity by discussing supervision models/techniques and assessments that infuse diversity to enhance the supervisory relationship and addressing personal factors, responsiveness, and reactivity that can impact the supervisory relationship. We will examine the supervisory working alliance and how to build and maintain this throughout the relationship as well as factors that influence the successful alliance and appropriate remedies to avoid pitfalls.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Determine concepts to consider for multiculturalism & diversity such as ethics, self-assessment for microaggressions, and unintentional biases.

Identify what to do when supervisee/supervisor multiculturalism loyalties and commitments conflict.

Differentiate between a reflective & neutral stance

Build and maintain a successful supervisory working alliance.

Explain the common “Pitfalls”, or Factors Influencing the successful supervisory working alliance.