1st Edition

Coordination and Supervision in Counseling Training Programs

By Helena G. Stevens Copyright 2026
172 Pages
by Routledge

172 Pages
by Routledge

172 Pages
by Routledge

This text is the first of its kind and provides counselor educators and supervisors, who teach university-level practicum and internship courses in counselor preparation programs, with a comprehensive exploration and in-depth understanding of all the facets that govern and influence university supervision courses. Readers will learn how supervision theory infuses into group settings, along with... Read more

Introduction  1. The Role of the University Supervisor in Counselor Education Programs  2. Teaching Supervision Courses  3. Student Development  4. Assessment  5. Coordinating Fieldwork Programs  6. Supervision Theories and Group Supervision Models  7. Group Theory in Group Supervision  8. Culturally Responsive University Supervision in Counseling Fieldwork  9. Legal and Ethical Issues

Biography

Helena G. Stevens is a counselor educator, licensed professional counselor, and licensed school counselor with over a decade of experience in the fields of counseling, counselor education, and supervision.

"Dr. Helena Stevens’ text on university supervision is an invaluable contribution, offering both clarity and depth to an often complex process. Her work provides practical guidance while advancing critical conversations about best practices."

John Harrichand, Associate Professor, Montclair State University

"The text addresses a critical gap in counselor education by providing a comprehensive, practice-informed examination of university supervision. Dr. Stevens thoughtfully engages the paradox of supervision training, offering theoretically grounded frameworks to guide faculty, coordinators, and supervisors in the design and delivery of practicum and internship courses. Both emerging and experienced counselor educators will find this text to be an indispensable resource for cultivating intentional, ethical, and effective fieldwork experiences that align with CACREP standards and advance the preparation of future counselors."

Tracie Rutherford-Self, Associate Professor, Minnesota State University, Mankato