How can you address power, privilege, and oppression in social work supervision?

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Social work supervision is a vital process that supports the professional development, ethical practice, and well-being of social workers. However, it can also be a site of power, privilege, and oppression, where the dynamics of race, gender, class, sexuality, and other identities can influence the relationship between supervisor and supervisee. How can you address these issues in a respectful, constructive, and transformative way? Here are some tips to help you create a more equitable and inclusive supervision environment.

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Anjenica Maramag

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1 Recognize your own positionality

As a supervisor, you need to be aware of how your own social identities, values, and experiences shape your perspective and expectations of your supervisees. You also need to acknowledge how your position of authority and influence can affect the power balance and communication in the supervision relationship. By reflecting on your own positionality, you can identify your biases, blind spots, and assumptions, and challenge yourself to learn from different viewpoints and experiences.

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Anjenica Maramag

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I agree with this,self awareness is key in social work supervision. Since we also deal with relationships and other people's values,beliefs and emotions, it is important that we know them ourselves. By knowing our own tendecies,biases and styles, we can avoid manipulative and controlling behaviors as leaders.

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2 Create a safe and supportive space

One of the goals of social work supervision is to foster a trusting and collaborative relationship between supervisor and supervisee, where both parties can share their strengths, challenges, and feedback. To achieve this, you need to create a safe and supportive space, where your supervisees feel comfortable to express their feelings, needs, and concerns, and where you listen actively, empathically, and respectfully. You also need to establish clear and mutual expectations, boundaries, and roles, and provide consistent and constructive guidance and support.

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In my experience, listening more than hearing is very important in social work supervision. We have to truly understand the other person's pain points and interests. It is important to empathize with their reality, and observe their situation before providing or suggesting solutions.

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3 Engage in critical dialogue

Another goal of social work supervision is to promote critical thinking and reflection, where both supervisor and supervisee can examine their practice, values, and assumptions, and explore how they relate to the broader social context and issues. To do this, you need to engage in critical dialogue, where you invite your supervisees to question, analyze, and challenge the dominant narratives and structures that shape their work and the lives of their clients. You also need to encourage your supervisees to share their insights, experiences, and strategies for addressing power, privilege, and oppression in their practice.

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4 Embrace diversity and difference

As a supervisor, you have the opportunity and responsibility to foster a culture of diversity and difference, where you value and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of your supervisees. You also have the duty to ensure that your supervision practices are culturally responsive and inclusive, where you respect and honor the cultural backgrounds, identities, and preferences of your supervisees, and where you adapt your methods and approaches to meet their diverse learning needs and styles.

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5 Seek feedback and learning

As a supervisor, you are not only a teacher, but also a learner. You need to seek feedback and learning from your supervisees, peers, and other sources, to improve your supervision skills and knowledge. You also need to be open to feedback and learning from your own mistakes, challenges, and successes, and to model a growth mindset and a commitment to lifelong learning. By seeking feedback and learning, you can enhance your supervision effectiveness and satisfaction, and foster a reciprocal and mutually beneficial supervision relationship.

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Yes, at the end of the day, it is about understanding that we are in an ecosystem where everyone has their own unique contribution to solve the social problem. As supervisors, we are not the sole person who knew how to solve things. Seeking feedback and learning from others are ways to build a collaborative environment that nurtures everyone's growth.

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This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Recognize your own positionality

2 Create a safe and supportive space

3 Engage in critical dialogue

4 Embrace diversity and difference

5 Seek feedback and learning

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