Fieldwork
Counseling Program Fieldwork Manual
Fieldwork includes the practicum and internship experiences that occur during the Counselor Education program. During fieldwork, counseling students engage in guided and supervised clinical work based on their program concentration. To help communicate guidelines and information about the fieldwork, the program publishes a manual that describes many elements of these experiences. To view the Fieldwork Manuals by modality, click the link below.
On-Campus Counseling Program Fieldwork Manual
Online Counseling Program Fieldwork Manual
Supervision Training
The Counselor Education program faculty offer free training to site supervisors and community partners. The webinars cover a variety of major topics intended to help site supervisors train and oversee the work of the counseling students at their sites. To view a webinar, review the options below and click on the links for the onesyou are interested in viewing.
The Discrimination Model in School Counseling Supervision: Aligning With ASCA Standards
Webinar with Dr. Robert Martinez
This presentation explores the integration of Bernard's Discrimination Model (DM) with the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) standards in school counseling supervision. Created by Dr. Robert Martinez from William & Mary's School of Education, the presentation provides a comprehensive framework for school counseling supervisors to effectively guide and evaluate counselors-in-training.
The presentation covers several key areas:
Core Components: It outlines the fundamental elements of Bernard's Discrimination Model, including the four focus areas (Intervention Skills, Conceptualization Skills, Personalization Skills and Professional Behavior) and three supervisory roles (Teacher, Counselor and Consultant).
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ASCA Integration: The material demonstrates how the Discrimination Model aligns with ASCA standards, particularly in areas such as direct services (80%-time requirement), program components and ethical practice.
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Practical Application: The presentation includes detailed examples of supervision in action, particularly through a college readiness lesson case study that demonstrates the pre-observation, observation and post-observation phases of supervision.
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Documentation and Evaluation: It provides concrete examples of how to document supervision sessions and evaluate counselor development within this integrated framework.
The material is particularly valuable for school counseling supervisors, training programs and administrators who want to ensure their supervision practices meet both theoretical rigor and professional standards while supporting counselor development in practical, measurable ways.
Effective Counseling Supervision
Webinar with Dr. Craig Cashwell
Supervision is a vital aspect of counselor development, and using the proper methods is important to ensure its efficacy. The supervisor serves an important role in fostering their supervisees’ professional growth and counseling skill development. The job of a supervisor is multifaceted and includes elements of teaching, consulting, counseling and evaluating. A foundational knowledge of key concepts, terminology and techniques can help balance the various activities supervision involves. Therefore, in this webinar attendees will learn about the common elements of supervision to help new and experienced supervisors enhance their work with supervisees. The information shared will include definitions and descriptions of key aspects of supervision, approaches to formative and summative feedback, and basic techniques for delivering supervision. The training will apply to supervisors at all experience levels who work in a variety of settings, such as supervisors in school, clinical and community settings.
*Stay tuned for more webinars in the near future.
