Introduction

Part VI (Chapter 17) is the final section of the book and it focuses on multiple roles, multiple responsibilities, and multiple relationships in clinical supervision.

In Chapter 17, Dr. Falender maps the inherent multiple roles, loyalties, and relationships that supervisors are engaged in during the course of supervision. She elucidates the fine lines between supervision, mentoring, and therapy and between friendships and supervision. She also details how supervisors must balance the following roles/relationships: (1) protecting the public; (2) gatekeeping to ensure no unsuitable supervisees enter the profession; (3) supporting the growth of competence (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) and professionalism of the supervisee; and (4) protecting the well-being of clients who are currently being treated by the supervisees.