Abstract
Most of the new professional doctorate programs in audiology (Au.D.) have acknowledged the importance of the development of students' counseling skills through the establishment of separate courses in audiologic counseling or the incorporation of counseling education within their existing course offerings. A recent survey has suggested that many clinical supervisors/preceptors affiliated with Au.D. programs may not be fully prepared to nurture student development in this area. Yet training in the development of a trusting relationship between health-care providers and their patients is paramount to clinical success. This article discusses the use of the Audiology Counselor Growth Checklist as a means to facilitate the development of positive clinical relationships. Through examination of five distinct areas of clinical interaction, supervisors can help students increase their confidence within the clinician-patient dynamic, feel more comfortable when delivering the bad news of hearing loss, and respond to angry or confrontational patients in a manner that may help move sessions in a more positive direction.
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