Ever wondered how the right supervision can transform a counseling career? Join us as we chat with Dr. Kate Walker, who explains how using theories in supervision is akin to a surgeon using a scalpel. Dr. Walker unpacks how these theories, when employed correctly, can lead supervisees precisely to their goals, and how aligning your goals with your supervisees can be a game changer. Whether you're a supervisor, aspiring to be one, or just wanting to better understand the role, this episode will give you the insights needed.

We also delve into solution-focused supervision, talking about its unique hands-off approach and collaborative stance with the supervisee. Through this, we explore its benefits, the common issues supervisees face like failure to follow directives and anxiety, and how to navigate them. We also touch on how to choose the appropriate supervision theory by understanding developmental models. Lastly, listen to how this approach can highlight strengths in your supervisee, with Dr. Walker providing examples of how to shift between theories depending on the situation. Don't miss out on this enriching conversation that might just be the key to unlocking a successful counseling career.

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