Do Better Pod Live April 2025 - Supervision

In this episode, Dr. Megan and Joe discuss supervision practices and resources.

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Meeting Purpose

Live recording of Do Better Podcast discussing supervision strategies in behavior analysis.

Key Takeaways

- Importance of building rapport and assessing baseline knowledge when supervising/coaching

- Effective supervision balances modeling, guided practice, and independent application

- Incorporating adult learning principles and cross-disciplinary approaches can enhance supervision

- Group supervision can be an efficient and collaborative strategy for multiple supervisees

Stakeholder Training vs. Traditional Supervision -

Joe's current role involves coaching stakeholders working with adult clients

- Focuses on providing tools and skills to those directly interacting with clients

- Differs from traditional RBT or BCBA candidate supervision

Meeting Stakeholders Where They Are

- Assessing baseline knowledge and tailoring approach to each stakeholder's background

- Avoiding jargon and starting with basics when necessary (e.g., defining behavior)

- Building skills progressively through feedback and systematic teaching

Rapport Building in Supervision

- Crucial first step before diving into technical aspects

- Demonstrating value and care for the individual being supervised

- Considering factors like dress code to appear approachable

Resources for Effective Supervision

- Books:

"Bringing Out the Best in People" by Aubrey Daniels,

"How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie -

"The ABA Supervision Handbook" for structured skill development

- Webinars on reflective leadership from Do Better Collective

- Publications by Denny Reed and Parsons on motivating human services staff

Supervision Strategies

- Using a "I do, we do, you do" direct instruction model

- Setting clear expectations for the supervision process

- Adapting to supervisee preferences (e.g., in-session feedback vs. post-session review)

Adult Learning Principles in Supervision

- Recognizing individual learning styles and preferences

- Incorporating research on adult learning, coaching, and motivation

- Exploring literature from related fields (e.g., social work) for broader perspectives

Group Supervision

- Potential time-saving strategy for supervisors with multiple supervisees

- Facilitates collaborative problem-solving and diverse perspectives

- Can be implemented periodically (e.g., monthly, quarterly) to supplement individual supervision