Addressing issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion is increasingly at the forefront of conversations regarding graduate-level training in psychology. As part of this larger discussion, our subgroup of the CCPPP Anti-Racism Working Group has focused on better understanding the ways in which co-supervision arrangements can help to expand supervisees’ training experiences with a diversity of clinical populations and perspectives. In co-supervision, supervisees work with a licensed psychologist and a licensed allied mental health professional. Such experiences often allow psychology graduate students to receive training in settings where psychologists may not be regularly employed and where members of equity-deserving groups are often accessing services. However, little guidance exists on how to establish or maintain such arrangements.
Building on results of an anonymous survey sent to all DCTs in Canada (n = 11), two focus groups were conducted with seven DCTs who expressed an interest in sharing their knowledge and experiences. Both the survey and focus group data served as the foundation for our development of a set of recommendations and guidelines regarding co-supervision arrangements. We will present a summary of these recommendations, including central issues to consider (e.g., documentation) and potential challenges to proactively address (e.g., conflict resolution).
Presentation slides: Subgroup 3 CPA 2023 Advocacy.pdf
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