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Original Articles

Clinical Supervision in Social Work

A Review of the Research Literature

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Pages 49-67 | Published online: 08 Sep 2008

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Jacob A. Moore, Katheryn Roberson, Karen M. Sewell & Lauren Deimling Johns. (2023) Knowledge mobilization in clinical supervision - an autoethnographic analysis of creating the clinical supervision connection podcast. The Clinical Supervisor 42:1, pages 69-95.
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Sarah Tarshis & Stephanie L. Baird. (2021) Applying intersectionality in clinical supervision: a scoping review. The Clinical Supervisor 40:2, pages 218-240.
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Paula C. Ochs. (2021) Using action methods in clinical supervision: a journey from talk to action. Social Work With Groups 44:3, pages 258-272.
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Elaine Wilson & Niamh Flanagan. (2021) What tools facilitate learning on placement? Findings of a social work student-to-student research study. Social Work Education 40:4, pages 535-551.
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Karen M. Sewell, Dennis Kao & Kenta Asakura. (2021) Clinical supervision in frontline health care: A survey of social workers in Ontario, Canada. Social Work in Health Care 60:3, pages 282-299.
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Natasha Cortis, Kate Seymour, Kristin Natalier & Sarah Wendt. (2021) Which Models of Supervision Help Retain Staff? Findings From Australia’s Domestic and Family Violence and Sexual Assault Workforces. Australian Social Work 74:1, pages 68-82.
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Lori Messinger, Anthony P. Natale, Michael P. Dentato & Shelley L. Craig. (2020) Conflict in Field: LGBTQ Social Work Students’ Stories of Identity Management, Discrimination, and Practice. Journal of Social Work Education 56:4, pages 708-720.
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Valentina Calcaterra & Maria Luisa Raineri. (2020) Helping each other: a peer supervision group with facilitators of mutual aid groups. Social Work With Groups 43:4, pages 351-364.
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Sarah Ross Bussey. (2020) Imperialism through Virtuous Helping: Baldwin’s Innocence and Implications for Clinical Social Work Practice. Journal of Progressive Human Services 31:3, pages 192-209.
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Lauren P. McCarthy, Rachel Imboden, Corey S. Shdaimah & Patrice Forrester. (2020) ‘Ethics Are Messy’: Supervision as a Tool to Help Social Workers Manage Ethical Challenges. Ethics and Social Welfare 14:1, pages 118-134.
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Beth Archer-Kuhn & Patricia Samson. (2020) Enhancing supervision in children’s mental health through Bowen’s Family of Origin supervisory training. Journal of Social Work Practice 34:1, pages 23-38.
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Mooly M.C. Wong & Monica L.T. NG. (2019) A family-centred practice supervision project conducted for a child welfare agency. Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development 29:4, pages 294-306.
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Jangmin Kim, Taekyung Park, Barbara Pierce & James A. Hall. (2018) Child Welfare Workers’ Perceptions of Supervisory Support:A Curvilinear Interaction of Work Experience and Educational Background. Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership & Governance 42:3, pages 285-299.
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Anat Freund & Galit Guez. (2018) Intentions to leave supervision among social work supervisors: contributing factors. Social Work Education 37:4, pages 458-471.
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Trish Hafford-Letchfield & Ephrat Huss. (2018) Putting you in the picture: the use of visual imagery in social work supervision. European Journal of Social Work 21:3, pages 441-453.
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Bree Akesson & Mark Canavera. (2018) Expert understandings of supervision as a means to strengthen the social service workforce: results from a global Delphi study. European Journal of Social Work 21:3, pages 333-347.
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Kieran O'Donoghue, Peace Wong Yuh Ju & Ming-sum Tsui. (2018) Constructing an evidence-informed social work supervision model. European Journal of Social Work 21:3, pages 348-358.
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Courtney R. Petruik, Victoria E. Freeman, Patti McGillicuddy & Gina Dimitropoulos. (2017) Perceptions of health care social workers in Ontario: challenges and facilitators to reflective practice. Reflective Practice 18:3, pages 339-357.
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Sarah E. LaRocque. (2017) Group Work Education in Social Work: A Review of the Literature Reveals Possible Solutions. Journal of Social Work Education 53:2, pages 276-285.
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Jill G. Grant & Deena Mandell. (2016) Boundaries and relationships between service users and service providers in community mental health services. Social Work in Mental Health 14:6, pages 696-713.
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Lynne McPherson, Margarita Frederico & Patricia McNamara. (2016) Safety as a Fifth Dimension in Supervision: Stories from the Frontline. Australian Social Work 69:1, pages 67-79.
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Angie Bartoli & Sue Kennedy. (2015) Tick If Applicable: A Critique of a National UK Social Work Supervision Policy. Practice 27:4, pages 239-250.
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Kieran O'Donoghue. (2015) Issues and challenges facing social work supervision in the twenty-first century. China Journal of Social Work 8:2, pages 136-149.
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Priya Martin, Jodie Copley & Zephanie Tyack. (2014) Twelve tips for effective clinical supervision based on a narrative literature review and expert opinion. Medical Teacher 36:3, pages 201-207.
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Tamara Sussman, Sacha Bailey, Katie Byford Richardson & Francine Granner. (2014) How Field Instructors Judge BSW Student Readiness for Entry-Level Practice. Journal of Social Work Education 50:1, pages 84-100.
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Edward McCann, Agnes Higgins, Gerry Maguire, Jane Alexander, Mike Watts, Mary Creaner & Shobha Rani. (2012) A survey of pedagogical approaches and quality mechanisms used in education programs for mental health professionals. Journal of Interprofessional Care 26:5, pages 383-389.
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Kieran Barry O'Donoghue & Ming-Sum Tsui. (2012) In Search of an Informed Supervisory Practice: An Exploratory Study. Practice 24:1, pages 3-20.
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MichaelA. Hoge, Scott Migdole, MelanieS. Farkas, AllisonN. Ponce & Christie Hunnicutt. (2011) Supervision in Public Sector Behavioral Health: A Review. The Clinical Supervisor 30:2, pages 183-203.
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Shelley A. Steenrod & Margaret van Bael. (2010) Substance Abuse Education: Perceived Competence of Field Instructors on Substance Abuse. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions 10:4, pages 363-376.
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Deborah Truneckova, LindaL. Viney, Hilary Maitland & Bronwyn Seaborn. (2010) Personal Construct Peer Consultation: Caring for the Psychotherapists. The Clinical Supervisor 29:2, pages 128-148.
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Goldie Kadushin, Candyce Berger, Carlean Gilbert & Mark de St. Aubin. (2009) Models and Methods in Hospital Social Work Supervision. The Clinical Supervisor 28:2, pages 180-199.
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HeatherJ. Hair & Kieran O'Donoghue. (2009) Culturally Relevant, Socially Just Social Work Supervision: Becoming Visible Through a Social Constructionist Lens. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work 18:1-2, pages 70-88.
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Katharine Dill & Marion Bogo. (2009) Moving Beyond the Administrative: Supervisors' Perspectives on Clinical Supervision in Child Welfare. Journal of Public Child Welfare 3:1, pages 87-105.
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TamaraL. Kaiser & CarolF. Kuechler. (2008) Training Supervisors of Practitioners: Analysis of Efficacy. The Clinical Supervisor 27:1, pages 76-96.
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