The Intentional Use of the Parallel Process During Cross-Cultural Counseling Supervision

The parallel process is a very prominent aspect of the supervision relationship (Bernard & Goodyear, 2014). The traditional view of the parallel process is one in which the supervisee presents some characteristic of the client during supervision. Embracing the more contemporary view of the parallel process being bidirectional, in which the supervisee presents characteristics of the supervisor during the counseling meeting, could prove fruitful in facilitating cross-cultural counseling supervision and the support of cross-cultural counseling competencies for counselors-in-training. This contemporary view is highlighted in a discussion about the development of a strong working alliance in the supervision dyad, a case vignette, and seven best practices that supervisors can use in cross-cultural counseling supervision.