How to Supervise the Trainee Who is Too Nice to Give Directives

Clinical supervision frequently reaches a stalemate when a trainee prioritizes interpersonal warmth over the assertive delivery of therapeutic instructions. This audiobook examines the professional impasse caused by conflict avoidance and the pervasive hesitation to assume an authoritative stance in the treatment room. It identifies the tension between a clinician’s desire for rapport and the structural requirements of behavioral change.