Abstract
Mindfulness, based on an ancient spiritual practice, is a core quality and way of being that can deepen and enrich the supervision of counselors. This model of mindful supervision incorporates Buddhist and Hindu conceptualizations of the roles of the five elements—space, earth, water, fire, air—as they relate to adhikara or studentship, the ongoing experience of a beginner's mind. By extending the invitation to studentship and outlining a flow through the elements, this model cultivates a stance of “not knowing,” wonder, curiosity, and openness. We explore the contributions and dynamic interplay of each of these elements in promoting mindful supervision.
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