ABSTRACT
This chapter aims to provide a description of the primary philosophies of clinical supervision, with the expectation that this will enable readers to possess an orientation to philosophies of clinical supervision and such an orientation will equip them with a frame of reference for interpreting the philosophy of supervision. Historically, there have been five primary types of philosophy of clinical supervision. They are competency-based models, treatment-based models, developmental models, blended or integrative models, and reflective models. Clinical supervisors, with emphasis on beginning supervisors, often struggle to define for themselves a way to understand their work as supervisors. Competency based models focus primarily on the skills and learning needs of the supervisee and on setting goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. Integrated models, including the blended model, begin with the style of leadership and articulate a model of treatment, incorporate descriptive dimensions of supervision, and address contextual and developmental dimensions in supervision.
