Utilizing Sandtray Within the Discrimination Model of Counselor Supervision

Abstract

The discrimination model of supervision is 1 of the most widely used counseling supervision models (Bernard, 1997; Luke & Bernard, 2006). The use of expressive arts modalities can facilitate increased self-awareness and promote holistic counselor development (Bratton, Ceballos, & Sheely, 2008; Malchiodi, 2005). The authors provide a rationale for the use of expressive arts within the discrimination model of supervision to address the 3 defined supervision roles: teacher, counselor, and consultant (Bernard, 1997; Luke & Bernard, 2006). A case example utilizing sandtray within the discrimination model is included with practical suggestions for supervisors regarding process statements and questions when incorporating expressive arts as a supervision component.