Supervision Resource Manual, 2nd Edition, March 2009

The Supervision Resource Manual is intended to assist both supervisors and supervised members by offering supplementary information on the supervision process and to answer many frequently asked questions. It offers information pertaining both to the supervision of individuals pursuing registration with the College as well as non-regulated providers. The Manual contains information on the following:

 A. Supervision of Members of the College of Psychologists in Supervised Practice, and of those Preparing to become Members of the College

1) Definition of Supervision
2) What Supervision Is
3) The Decision to Enter a Supervisory Relationship
a. Choosing primary and alternate supervisors
b. Choosing to become a supervisor
c. Completing the Declaration of Competence
4) Co-ordination and Communication between Primary & Alternate Supervisors
5) Preparing for the Examinations
6) Completing the Work Appraisal Form
7) Readiness for Autonomous Practice and How To Evaluate It
8) Conflict Resolution

B. Supervision of Individuals Not Preparing to become Members of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, and Supervision of other Professionals Providing Psychological Services

1) Nature of the Supervisory Relationship
2) Supervision vs. Consultation
3) Specific Responsibilities of the Supervision
4) Special Considerations: Supervision of Members of Other Professions who are Delivering Psychological Services

C. Appendix

1) Annotated Bibliography
2) Sample Work Appraisal Form