What is a significant determinant of supervisory practice according to the blended model?

The significance of the counselor’s professional development level as a determinant of supervisory practice aligns with the blended model's emphasis on both the skills and professional growth of the counselor in the supervisory relationship. In this framework, the development level of the counselor directly influences the effectiveness of supervision, as it determines their readiness to engage in reflective practices, accept feedback, and implement new strategies. A counselor who is committed to ongoing professional development is likely to be more receptive to supervision, which in turn enhances their clinical effectiveness and ultimately benefits clients.

In contrast, factors such as the size of the counseling organization, the location of counseling services, and public perception of counseling, while they may impact the overall environment of counseling, do not directly address the qualitative aspects of the supervisory process. They may affect resource availability or the nature of counseling work but lack the direct influence on the supervisor-counselor dynamic that professional development possesses.