The Cultural Context Model in Supervision

Abstract

This author illustrates a way to use the Cultural Context Model (CCM) in clinical supervision. The main tenets of the CCM are described and illustrated with examples pertaining to supervision. Clinical practice within the model is discussed to highlight the learning tasks involved in the supervisory process. The supervision process is embedded in a system of clinical theory and practice that offers an expanded family paradigm based on an analysis of societal based patterns that contribute to social inequality organizing family and community life. The author then addresses contextual gaps in training and places a social justice dimension at the forefront.

Key Words:

• Clinical supervision
• culture
• cultural context
• ethnicity
• diversity
• feminist
• therapy
• feminist supervision
• professional development