According to surveys conducted over the past 10 years, counseling psychologists are increasingly involved in consultation roles. Strangely, the professional counseling psychology literature has virtually ignored the development of consultation skills. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the issues and problems in developing consultation skills and outline a supervisory model that can be employed by practicum and internship supervisors interested in developing consultation skills. The reciprocal relationships model that is presented is rooted in social learning theory. It attempts to explain the relationship among cognitions, behavioral, and environmental variables in the supervisory process. Specific recommendations are made for remedying particular problems that may arise during the course of supervision.
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