A qualitative evaluation of the Counseling Competencies Scale with clinical supervisors and their supervisees

Abstract

This investigation was a qualitative evaluation of the Counseling Competencies Scale (CCS; Swank, Lambie, & Witta, 2012) with clinical supervisors (N = 6) and their supervisees (N = 23) during their graduate-level practicum counseling experience. Five themes were identified (cognitive understanding, emotional understanding, feedback, trustworthiness, and gatekeeping), underscoring both the benefits and challenges within utilizing the CCS.

Keywords::

• Clinical supervision
• Counseling Competencies Scale
• qualitative inquiry
• supervisory evaluation

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Notes on contributors

Glenn W. Lambie

Glenn W. Lambie, Ph.D., NCC, NCSC, CCMHC; is chair of the Department of Child, Family and Community Sciences and a professor of counselor education at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Lambie has worked in the counseling profession for 20 years as a counselor educator, professional school counselor, and family and individual therapist. He has published significantly in the areas of professional school counseling, counselor development and supervision, and counseling children and adolescents.

David L. Ascher

David L. Ascher, Ph.D. is a counselor at Ascher Counseling Services, Mililani, Hawaii.