ABSTRACT
A commentary on the personality model of relational humility as applied to supervision theory, research and practice is presented. Compatibility with existing research on the supervisory relationship and the prevailing competency models of supervision are discussed. The application of such a model may have impact on supervision and professional training, particularly in publicly funded services in the UK.
Whilst there may be some usefulness for stimulating supervision/humility research of a translational model from personality theory, the use of trait theory applied to supervision is an uncomfortable fit with the existing evidence base on the supervisory relationship and the prevailing competency based approach.
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Helen Beinart
Dr. Helen Beinart is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and supervisor. She was formerly Director (Clinical and Professional) of the Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training, Oxford University, UK. Dr. Beinart has conducted research into the supervisory relationship, has written widely on supervision, and is coauthor of Effective supervisory relationships: Best evidence and practice (2017). She has also contributed to the development of clinical psychology in Britain and co-edited Clinical Psychology in Practice (2009).