As recreation therapy matures as a profession, various mechanisms will need to be put into place to ensure the professional development of practitioners, and thus the protection of clients served. Clinical supervision is one such mechanism for improving professional competence, helping with difficult clients, clarifying ethical issues, exploring feelings toward clients, and gaining professional support. This article provides an overview of clinical supervision, including a definition and goals. One example of a clinical supervision program for recreation therapy is presented in a program-design format. Related ethical and legal issues are addressed. Key words: clinical supervision, recreation therapy, program design
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David B. Jones, EdD, CTRS; Barbara R. Harvey, MEd, MS, LCPC, C. (2007). Clinical supervision program design in recreation therapy. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 6(2), 7–18.
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