Trust Development in the Supervisory Working Alliance

Authors

Morgan E Kiper Riechel, Mercer UniversityFollow
Wesley Webber, University of AlabamaFollow
Ki B. Chae, University of North Carolina PembrokeFollow
Pamela Jo Kayanan, College of William and MaryFollow
Deneen Miller, Immaculata UniversityFollow
Derek Robertson, University of Texas San AntonioFollow

Document Type

Empirical Research Article

Keywords

trust, supervisory working alliance, counselor supervision

Subject Area

Clinical Supervision, Counselor Education

Abstract

This qualitative study examined the development of trust in the supervisory relationship between doctoral-level student supervisors and masters-level students. Using phenomenological research methodology to analyze data obtained from 10 interviews with masters-level practicum students, six themes emerged: (1) Focus, (2) Investment, (3) Safety, (4) Honesty, (5) Expertise, and (6) Evaluation.

Recommended Citation

Riechel, M. E., Webber, W., Chae, K. B., Kayanan, P. J., Miller, D., & Robertson, D. (2018). Trust Development in the Supervisory Working Alliance. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 11(1). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/jcps/vol11/iss1/8