| Abstract: | Effects of supervisor style (techniques-oriented, counseling-oriented, and placebo-oriented) and the presupervision conditions of audio modeling versus no modeling were examined in a supervision analogue. Six groups of 18 trainees heard three sets of recorded client statements and responded as counselors. Supervised groups had two 15-minute conferences with supervisors between sets 1 and 2 and between sets 2 and 3. Control groups received no supervision. Among supervised groups only those trainees receiving the techniques-oriented supervision showed significant improvement in rated level of empathy. Significant learning effects from the presupervision use of audio modeling were also found. |
