Integrated Developmental Model: A Case Study
Purpose The primary purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that are relevant to the supervisor and supervisee alliance. This study will focus on 3 key areas: (1) developmental stages of a counselor supervisee using the Integrated Developmental Model (2) crucial developmental stage of the supervisee (3) developing a working alliance (4) supervisor factors in the working alliance and (5) ethical considerations.
Developmental Stages Of A Counselor Supervisee One of the most popular developmental models of supervision is the Integrated Developmental Model (IDM) (Stoltenberg, McNeil, & Delworth, 1998; Stoltenberg & McNeill, 2010). The author chose the IDM model for its ease of use as well as the descriptive and prescriptive qualities. The IDM describes four levels of counselor development, which account for self-awareness, motivation and autonomy. The four levels are described as follows:
• Level 1 supervisees are beginning students, high in motivation, yet anxious and fearful of being evaluated.
• Level 2 supervisees are at mid-level. Their experience, confidence and motivation fluctuate. They often link their own mood to the success they have with clients.
• Level 3 supervisees are more secure, motivated and are more objective about client issues.
• Level 3i supervisees …show more content…
These may include starting a business, attending sporting events or providing individual therapy. In any case, the worst of these offenses is sexual relationships with a supervisee. Power dynamics between a supervisor and supervisee could be compromised, even if it’s a consensual relationship. Pearson et. al., (1986) found that over 50% of former students that had participated in multiple relationships felt coerced. For this reason, The American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (2014) strictly prohibits sexual relationships between a supervisor and
Developmental Stages Of A Counselor Supervisee One of the most popular developmental models of supervision is the Integrated Developmental Model (IDM) (Stoltenberg, McNeil, & Delworth, 1998; Stoltenberg & McNeill, 2010). The author chose the IDM model for its ease of use as well as the descriptive and prescriptive qualities. The IDM describes four levels of counselor development, which account for self-awareness, motivation and autonomy. The four levels are described as follows:
• Level 1 supervisees are beginning students, high in motivation, yet anxious and fearful of being evaluated.
• Level 2 supervisees are at mid-level. Their experience, confidence and motivation fluctuate. They often link their own mood to the success they have with clients.
• Level 3 supervisees are more secure, motivated and are more objective about client issues.
• Level 3i supervisees …show more content…
These may include starting a business, attending sporting events or providing individual therapy. In any case, the worst of these offenses is sexual relationships with a supervisee. Power dynamics between a supervisor and supervisee could be compromised, even if it’s a consensual relationship. Pearson et. al., (1986) found that over 50% of former students that had participated in multiple relationships felt coerced. For this reason, The American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (2014) strictly prohibits sexual relationships between a supervisor and