Using Art-Based Strategies in Group-Based Counselor Supervision

ABSTRACT

In addition to course work and experiential learning experiences, a vital aspect to counselor training is clinical supervision. Supervision acts as a mediator bridging the gap between theory and practice. Using creative interventions has been increasing in clinical work and may be beneficial to be used more in training counseling students. One way to incorporate creative and expressive techniques into a counseling program is to use art-based strategies in clinical group supervision. Research and clinical experiences are discussed.

KEYWORDS:

• Alternative therapies
• art
• counselor education
• creativity
• creativity in counseling
• group counseling
• supervision

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Notes on contributors

Ryan Liberati

Ryan Liberati is an Assistant Professor of Professional Counseling at Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri.

Melody Agbisit

Melody Agbisit is the Director of the Women's Center at Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake, Virginia.