Multiple Relationships in Counseling Supervision

Multiple relationships in counseling supervision is a complex issue that involves role conflicts, power differentials, and various ethical considerations. These relationships, however, are not always controversial and can prove beneficial if a counseling supervisor is aware of the power differential in the relationship with a supervisee. This is a dynamic topic that asks counselors to consider how this relationship may ultimately impact clients. The future trend of this topic is one that will be decided by counseling professionals. This paper explores how multiple relationships have been addressed by counseling supervisors, ethical concerns and benefits of multiple relationships, and future trends regarding this supervisory issue in the counseling profession.