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Part 1: Current Relationship

Understanding your supervisory dynamic

For each statement, choose the option that best describes your experience:
1 - Never | 2 - Rarely | 3 - Sometimes | 4 - Often | 5 - Always

I recognize the specific goals and functions of my clinical supervision.

I notice how supervision connects to improved client outcomes in my work.

I understand the distinction between administrative and clinical supervision.

I see clear alignment between supervision focus and my professional development needs.

I acknowledge both the supportive and evaluative aspects of the supervisory relationship.

I recognize power dynamics that might inhibit open communication in supervision.

I notice how my own anxiety or defensiveness might affect supervisory interactions.

I understand how differences in theoretical orientation might impact supervision.

I see how organizational constraints might limit supervision effectiveness.

I acknowledge both expressed and unexpressed expectations in the supervisory relationship.

I recognize the quality and specificity of feedback in my supervisory relationship.

I notice my emotional reactions to receiving feedback about my clinical work.

I understand the balance between positive reinforcement and growth-oriented critique.

I see patterns in which feedback is implemented versus overlooked or dismissed.

I acknowledge my comfort level with providing upward feedback to my supervisor.

I recognize the level of psychological safety I experience in supervision.

I notice my willingness to discuss mistakes or challenges openly.

I understand how consistently supervision agreements are maintained.

I see evidence of mutual respect despite differences in position or experience.

I acknowledge the degree of authenticity present in supervisory discussions.

I recognize how supervision methods match or conflict with my learning preferences.

I notice whether supervision adapts to my experience level and developmental needs.

I understand how my cultural background might influence my supervision expectations.

I see opportunities to express my learning needs within the supervisory relationship.

I acknowledge the flexibility (or rigidity) of the supervisory approach.

I recognize how supervision contributes to expanding my clinical skills.

I notice whether supervision helps me implement evidence-based practices.

I understand how supervision addresses ethical dilemmas in my clinical work.

I see connections between supervision and my increased clinical confidence.

I acknowledge how supervision affects my professional identity development.

I recognize how supervision influences my experience of work-related stress.

I notice whether supervision addresses signs of compassion fatigue or burnout.

I understand how my emotional reactions to clients are processed in supervision.

I see patterns in post-supervision emotional states (energized vs. depleted).

I acknowledge how supervision affects my overall job satisfaction and engagement.