who had nearly completed previous RPT requirements to do so before the moratorium went into effect. It also allowed those working on registration to adjust to the new standards required of all applicants beginning January 1, 2020. Additionally, the moratorium provided time for approved providers and RPT-Ss to prepare for providing services under the updated criteria.
As a profession and an organization, we supervisors are at a juncture of critical importance. How we embrace new procedures for competency and integrate contemporary supervision issues into practice, including the use of
some disciplines’ professional associations may provide sample forms
The need for distance and online supervision is critical for many in geographic areas in the US where there are still few RPT-Ss. therapy instruction has vastly expanded. This results in the need for supervision, especially in countries without a play therapy association. Our ability to supervise in domestic or global sites requires us to understand cultural differences.
digital technologies and demonstrating multicultural
competency in supervision, will determine the depths we are able to reach with our play therapy supervisees.
Digital Supervision/Consultation and Privacy
Considerations When providing digital supervision/consultation it is important to be aware of, and adhere to, one’s state legal statues and professional ethical standards on providing telepractice services. Each supervisor/ consultant should refer to their own state licensing board’s rules, state, and national professional organization for appropriate discipline for applicable rules (e.g., American Counseling Association, 2014, Sect. F, Sect. H; Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, 2019, Sect. R4- 6-1106; National Association of Social Workers, Association of Social Work Boards, Council on Social Work Education, & Clinical Social Work Association, 2017). Teri Krull developed a form that covers the basics of distance and online consultation best practices that includes: • Supervisee’s name • The state in which they reside • Supervisor’s license number • A statement by the supervisor that they will comply with their state laws and regulations, as well as the state laws and regulations where the supervisee resides/practices.
these limits.
• Procedures in the event that the internet connection is interrupted. supervision (see paragraph below).
• Supervisee’s signature indicating understanding of the content of the form, including their ability to ask questions regarding its content.
their self by stating their name, birthdate, residence, zip code, current location, address, and phone number. The supervisee will verify they to the telepractice exchange] they will need to complete necessary forms for additional people to be present. An emergency contact and phone number will be provided [for supervisor and supervisee] in the unlikely event of an emergency during the telepractice exchange.
Supervisors/consultants are reminded to consult with their own attorney, or those available through their liability insurance, to review forms. Also,
Multicultural Competency in Play Therapy Supervision Understanding cultural differences can refer to topics that are subtle or more obvious. The supervisor’s ability to have open acceptance of others’ cultural perspectives is foundational. Then, the ability to hold curiosity and to integrate our perspective of play therapy best practices can be shared in light of and with respect to any cultural differences, remembering our “best practices” in the US may not be those of other countries and cultures.
Working with play therapy supervisees who serve a population that live in a different region or culture, or who come from a background different than their own (or our own, as supervisors/consultants) requires many layers of consideration. When working internationally or providing training and supervision that examines culturally embedded questions and diversity issues (APT, 2019b, Sect. G.2), we must be sensitive
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