Trauma-informed supervision and consultation: Personal reflections. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Courtois, Christine A.
• Is Part Of: Clinical supervisor. Volume 37:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 38
• Page End: 63
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Trauma-informed care -- trauma-informed supervision -- trauma treatment; Mental health personnel -- Supervision of -- Periodicals; Psychotherapists -- Supervision of -- Periodicals; Mental health personnel -- Training of -- Periodicals; Psychotherapists -- Training of -- Periodicals; 616.8900683
• DOI: 10.1080/07325223.2017.1416716
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0732-5223

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This contribution is focused on the provision of supervision and consultation that is trauma-informed, following the Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. TIC requires a specialized knowledge base and skill set, not just for the clinician but also for the supervisor. Its core emphasis is the use of a theoretical model of traumatic stress and its many aftereffects, including the use of specialized evidence-based and evidence-supported techniques within a relationship-based and responsive treatment. Supervisors need a broad understanding of the risks and benefits that accompany work with the traumatized and must have the ability to support and protect their supervisees and their clients.