Hidden challenges: Black doctoral psychology trainees navigating racial dynamics in clinical supervision

In a Consensual Qualitative Research design, the authors explored Black doctoral psychology trainees’ experience with race and culture in individual and group supervision with Black and White supervisors. Nine students (six women, three men; mean age = 27 years, range = 24–30) were interviewed. Five themes emerged: I.) Concerns about a safe space to discuss race and racism, II.) Racial strategies of supervisors, III.) Avoidance of discussing racial issues by supervisors, IV.) Racial/Cultural competence of supervisors, and V.) A need for refuge – creating a Black space. Findings suggest that White supervisors must better address cultural and racism-related issues.