Exploring the Experiences of Supervisors and Supervisees who engaged in Bilingual Supervision

Authors

Anna Lopez, New Mexico State UniversityFollow
Ivelisse Torres-Fernandez, New Mexico State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Latinos/as, counselor education, training, bilingual supervision

Subject Area

Clinical Supervision, Counselor Education

Abstract

This qualitative phenomenological study explored the experiences of clinical supervisors and supervisees who engaged in bilingual supervision. Five supervisors and five supervisees were recruited utilizing purposive and snowball sampling strategies and were interviewed using a semi-structured interview protocol. Findings of this study focused primarily on the challenges and benefits associated with engaging in bilingual supervision. Main findings included the lack of formal training in bilingual counseling and supervision. Implications for training programs highlighted the need for continuous support of bilingual training programs, in particular, the development of both multicultural and linguistic competencies.

Recommended Citation

Lopez, A., & Torres-Fernandez, I. (2019). Exploring the Experiences of Supervisors and Supervisees who engaged in Bilingual Supervision. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 12(1). Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/jcps/vol12/iss1/10