ABSTRACT
Thirty-five empirical studies from 25 peer-reviewed journals and one book chapter were analyzed through a content analysis for trends in publication, methodological, and research foci in telesupervision between 1990 and 2016. The most significant increase in publications occurred in the past decade. Methodological trends revealed that video-conferencing, webcam, and cybersupervision were frequent terminologies used to describe telesupervision. Studies were focused on supervisee experiences, used an individual supervision method, a videoconferencing medium of supervision delivery, and a qualitative methodology with both male-female samples. Studies examined three topics: effectiveness of telesupervision, counselor development, and supervisory relationship. Implications and future research directions are discussed.
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Arpana G. Inman
Arpana G. Inman, PhD, Chairperson of the Department of Education and Human Services and Professor in Counseling Psychology, Lehigh University, is a supervisor trainer and scholar with research interests in multicultural competencies/social justice in supervision/training, and international and immigrant/South Asian psychology. She recently co-hosted and developed the first DVD series on Supervision Models published by the American Psychological Association (APA). She has presented at various conferences and conducts clinical supervision workshops nationally and internationally. She is a Fellow of the APA and the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA), a Fulbright Scholar, and a recipient of the Excellence in Supervision Research Award from the Society of Counseling Psychology, Section on Supervision and Training.
Hannah Bashian
Hannah Bashian, MEd, is a counseling psychology doctoral student at Lehigh University, currently in her fourth year. Her research interests include ageism directed toward older adults, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (GLBTQ) experiences in old age, and depression in late life.
Asmita C. Pendse
Asmita C. Pendse received her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Lehigh University. Currently, she is a staff psychologist at Lafayette College’s Counseling Center. Her research and clinical interests include international and immigrant student mental health, multicultural diversity, and supervision and training.
Linh P. Luu
Linh P. Luu received her PhD in Counseling Psychology from Lehigh University. She currently serves as the Assisant Director and Training Director of Internship and Practicum at the University of Memphis Student Health and Counseling Services. Her scholarly interests include social justice advocacy and multicultural competency in supervision and training, feminism, racial and gender issues, and issues related to Asian-American mental health. She has presented nationally and was recognized by the Society of Counseling Psychology as well as the Society for the Psychology of Women for her scholarly work and her services.