Supervision of Counselors Working with Eating Disorders: Utilizing the Integrated Developmental Model

Clients with eating disorders pose unique challenges for mental health professionals. Thus, it is important for supervisors to have a framework to utilize throughout their supervision of counselors working with clients with eating disorders. The Integrated Developmental Model (IDM) provides a developmental framework for addressing challenges and simultaneously ensuring supervisees' professional development. The purpose of this article is to utilize the IDM of supervision to examine and address significant issues related to supervising counselors working with eating disorders. Application of the framework is emphasized throughout the article.