TPC-Digest-Vol-3-Iss-1

TPC Digest The Professional Counselor-DIGEST Volume 3, Issue 1 http:/ /tpcjournal.nbcc.or g © 2013 NBCC &Affiliates, Inc. 11 rated the supervisory experience as positive (i.e., helpful, receiving positive feedback) felt more empowered and reported higher levels of self-efficacy; positive supervisory experiences were linked to self-efficacy and confidence. Standards requiring practices that lead to such outcomes across states are necessary to achieve optimal performance in counselor practice. The practice of supervision leads to more positive effects in terms of counseling performance and outcomes, and indicates that standardization is especially necessary. The current paper advocates for such standardization and cites the literature on current regulations, extant work in supervision practice and counseling outcomes, and recommendations for regulation and practice. Full Article: Gray, N. D., & Erickson, P. (2013). Standardizing the pre-licensure su- pervision process: A commentary on advocating for direct observation of skills. The Professional Counselor, 3, Direct observation and practice of skills are linked to [Counselor] self-efficacy...