Relational Connection

Logistical considerations for partnership

A few other logistical things that WE BOTH DO to tend to the foundation of the supervisory and consultation relationship:

• Maintain a record for each session.
• Inform each other of grievances or actions that were taken against them so that we are informed about concerns within the community about the quality of our work.
• Maintain professional liability insurance (and general liability insurance, if necessary).
• Meet regularly as collaboratively determined.
• Mitigate dual or multiple relationships with each other (such as friendships, business or financial relationships, social gatherings). If a dual relationship does occur, we will discuss how potential conflict can be mitigated and addressed. No romantic and/or sexual relationship will occur between us.
• If self-employed: develop, implement, and review your practices for documentation.
• If employed by an agency: adhere to agency standards for documentation.
• Ensure financial contribution is collected timely and accurately.
• Renegotiate and challenge these commitments as needed.

By signing below, we affirm the following:

• I have completed Parts 1 and 2 of the relational process.
• We commit to honesty and directness in our actions and words towards each other.
• We will maintain our personal and professional integrity through the standards of practice and ethical conduct, which may exceed the expectations of DORA and our professional Code of Ethics.
• We acknowledge that we can end our partnership at any time by informing each other that we would like to end.