Self‐Critique Technique Training in a Competency‐Based Practicum

Abstract

This article describes a framework for the effective supervision and systematic evaluation of practicum skills. The practicum format has been developed with the intent of applying competency‐based evaluation methods to practicum and promoting self‐critique skills among counselor trainees. A methodology for counselor self‐critique, based on selective editing and focused discussion of videotaped sessions, is presented and explored.

Teaching graduate trainees how to manage client anger: a comparison of three types of training

“…In particular, structured self-training can encourage greater awareness, self-reflection, and self-critique (Munson, 1983) and can enhance supervisor-facilitated training and provide for more effective use of training time (Bernstein & LeComte, 1979;Morrissette, 1999;Munson, 1983). Three empirical studies have shown the effectiveness of selftraining (Altekruse & Brown, 1969;Dennin & Ellis, 2003;Hector et al, 1979).…”

Effects of a method of self-supervision for counselor trainees.

“…Frequently, self-supervision has been recommended as a method that counselors and counselor trainees may use to enhance professional development (Hawkins & Shohet, 1989), augment current supervision, and prepare for future autonomous functioning (e.g., Bernstein & Lecomte, 1979; Morrissette, 1999). In addition, some authors (e.g., Bernstein & LeComte, 1979; Morrissette, 1999) asserted that prior to achieving independent practice, trainees may benefit from using self-supervision skills in conjunction with standard clinical supervision, as such techniques may promote more effective use of supervision time. They argued that the process of reviewing one's own work might expedite the identification of affective responses, cognitions, attitudes, and behaviors that one can address in supervision (Bernstein & LeComte, 1979; Munson, 1983).…”

Counselor Effectiveness: An Instructional Approach

“…Ultimately, it will be useful for the counselor to develop some procedure for selfobservation that can be used within the counseling session. The suggestions provided by Bernstein and Lecomte (1979) and Martin, Hiebert, and Marx (1981) should prove useful to counselors wishing to develop such self-observation skills.…”