“…First, there is research that addresses the importance of clinical supervision on the overall development of the counselor (Baird, 2011; Getz, 2001; Granello et al, 2008). Second, there is research that emphasizes the unique knowledge base and skills associated with clinical supervision (Bernard, 1979, 1981; Granello et al, 2008; Kaiser & Kuechler, 2008; McMahon & Simons, 2004). There appears to be a gap in the research that examines the degree to which the special knowledge base and skills associated with clinical supervision and represented in the literature are present in actual clinical supervision activities.…”