Exploring supervisees’ in-session experiences of utilizing intentional nondisclosure

ABSTRACT

Investigations of supervisee intentional nondisclosure can only occur after the incident has happened. Thus, prior studies of the phenomenon have been limited in the ability to encourage rich participant recall. In the current study, we reviewed a video-recorded supervision session with ten participants and used an Interpersonal Process Recall-informed interview procedure to understand their in-session experiences of utilizing intentional nondisclosure. Using transcendental phenomenological analysis, we identified three themes: (a) impressions of the supervisory relationship, (b) reactions to the structure or process of supervision, and (c) experiences of balancing professional and evaluative relationships. Implications for supervisors and training programs are discussed.

KEYWORDS:

• Intentional nondisclosure
• supervisees
• clinical supervision
• interpersonal process recall

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Ryan M. Cook

Ryan M. Cook, PhD, LPC, ACS, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling at the University of Alabama. His research interests include supervisee nondisclosure, clinical supervision, and clinical judgment.

Laura E. Welfare

Laura E. Welfare, PhD, LPC, ACS, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and an Associate Professor of Counselor Education at Virginia Tech. Her research foci include clinical supervision, counselor cognitive development, and supervisor development.

Jyotsana Sharma

Jyotsana Sharma, ACS, is a doctoral candidate, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NH) and a National Certified Counselor. Her research focus is trauma recovery and post trauma growth. She is an advocate for cultural humility in practice, operationalizing research, and equity in the provision of mental health care.