Integrating Diversity Dimensions in Supervision

Abstract

Interviews were conducted with 10 ethnic minority AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy)-approved supervisors about how they address intersections of diversity in clinical supervision activities. Using Consensual Qualitative Research methodology, three areas of importance emerged from participants: supervisors' initiative in integrating diversity, the impact of social location on current supervision practices, and the need for mentoring the next generation of therapists. The results are discussed in the service of promoting more inclusion of diversity issues in the supervisory process. Implications for supervision practices and ways to meet the diversity standards and core competencies of AAMFT are discussed.