What is the ARC Model?

The ARC Integrative Model is a structured decision-making framework used to guide supervision in real time. It is designed to help supervisors assess supervisee needs, select appropriate supervisory responses, and integrate relational, cultural, and contextual factors into their professional practice, accomplished through three main components:

ASSESSMENT

Continuously evaluate the supervisee’s developmental needs, skill level, confidence, and autonomy. This ensures the supervision style matches the supervisee’s exact learning stage.

RESPONSE

Tailoring the supervisory intervention to the specific needs of the supervisee. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, supervisors shift flexibly between being a teacher, a counselor, or a consultant.

CONTEXT

Taking into account the broader environment, including organizational culture, power dynamics, multicultural factors, and the specific clinical setting where the supervisee works.

Where can I learn more about this model?

Clinical Supervisor Training

Clinical Supervision Training Using the ARC Integrative Model

Texas LPC and LMFT Supervisor Training

Clinical Supervision Training Using the ARC Integrative Model

Advanced Clinical Supervision

Applying the ARC Integrative Supervision Model

Texas Supervisor Refresher

Applying the ARC Integrative Supervision Model

Dr. Rhonda Johnson

LPC-S, LMFT-S, REGISTERED PLAY THERAPIST™ SUPERVISOR, APPROVED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, Trust Based Relational Intervention™ PRACTITIONER, EMDR CONSULTANT, SOMATIC EXPERIENCING™ PRACTITIONER

She is the founder and owner of the Center for Counseling and Family Relationships (CCFAM), a large, thriving group practice that was established in 2007 and specializes in family systems and trauma-informed approaches. Dr. Johnson is also the founder and owner of CCFAM Training, established in 2011, offering supervision and ethics courses. She is also the owner of Play Therapy Training Resources, established in 2021. Through those companies, she provides continuing education, supervision, and consultations.

Dr. Johnson has been supervising for the state of Texas since 2007, both individually and in groups, as well as virtually and in-person. She has provided supervision for supervisees within her practice, for those outside of her practice, and for supervisees with multiple sites including community agencies, adoption agencies, hospitals, and churches.

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