Strengths-based group supervision with social work students

Mari Alschuler; Thelma Silver; Linda McArdle

doi:10.1921/gpwk.v25i1.841

Authors

Mari Alschuler Youngstown State University
Thelma Silver Youngstown State University
Linda McArdle University of Akron

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk.v25i1.841

Abstract

This paper integrates the theoretical models of the strengths perspective with narrative theory and reflective practice, while incorporating the concepts of parallel process and the Socratic method into the group supervision of social work students. With the strengths perspective as a unifying model in social work today, it is suggested that this model also can reflect the supervisory parallel process. Thus, just as we strive to work with clients in a cooperative partnership that emphasizes their strengths and abilities, empowerment, resilience, and diversity, so, too, we need to bring these concepts into the supervisee-supervisor relationship.

Author Biographies

Mari Alschuler, Youngstown State University

Assistant Professor of Social Work

Thelma Silver, Youngstown State University

Professor of Social Work

Linda McArdle, University of Akron

Faculty member, School of Social Work

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