I am a resident in Counseling. I've considerable experience before seeking licensure in Virginia. I have a lot of respect for the tradition. I believe we need to develop excellence in our residency and EARN the independence of such a private, powerful relationship; competency over power seems more useful to someone learning the "practice" of psychotherapy. I appreciate that. My supervisor is benevolent, and ethical. I have experienced many abusive supervisors. But blind empowerment of us residents is not the way to develop equity, or ethical practices amongst supervisors. It's amazing to me that we aren't all required to tape sessions and review them with colleagues throughout our entire careers. We know it is the number one way for us to be accountable to the work we do. Supervisors should also videotape their sessions with supervisors and have them reviewed with a trusted colleague occasionally.