Cross-disciplinary structured peer group supervision: school psychology and behavior analysis

ABSTRACT

This paper describes the application of structured peer group supervision (SPGS) to support trainees in two distinct but interrelated professional training programs (i.e., school psychology and behavior analysis [online]) implemented within parallel supervision courses at the same university. SPGS was implemented virtually and synchronously and included members from both disciplines. Attention is given to the importance of supervision in school psychology and behavior analysis training and practice. The potential role of SPGS in supervision training is considered. Lessons learned from this cross-disciplinary collaboration are highlighted to enhance potential transferability for those wishing to similarly incorporate SPGS into supervision training.

KEYWORDS:

• Structured peer groups supervision
• school psychology
• behavior analysis
• supervision training

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Notes

1. Within the context of this paper, “behavior analyst” is the term utilized to encompass behaviorally trained professionals and Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) although some of the supervision and training requirements are specific to BCBAs.

2. The Guidelines are specific to psychology, but we believe also are applicable to behavior analysis.

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Notes on contributors

Daniel S. Newman

Daniel S. Newman is an Associate Professor in the School Psychology Program at the University of Cincinnati, within the School of Human Services

Dacia M. McCoy

Dacia M. McCoy is an Associate Professor- Educator in the Behavior Analysis Program at the University of Cincinnati, within the School of Human Services

Mary Kate Gerrard

Mary Kate Gerrard is a doctoral student in the School Psychology Program at the University of Cincinnati, within the School of Human Services

Kavya Kandarpa

Kavya Kandarpa is a doctoral student in the School Psychology Program at the University of Cincinnati, within the School of Human Services