Book Description:
Supervising Psychotherapy examines the crucial role of supervision in the clinical, professional and personal development of therapists. Based on the view that supervision is in itself both a developmental and a therapeutic process, the book examines the fundamental knowledge needed to become a skilled and effective supervisor. Written by a highly experienced team of trainers and supervisors themselves either members of the British Confederation of Psychotherapists of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, the book explores the triangular relationship that exists between supervisor, therapist and the absent patient or client. It describes in depth the complex dynamics which characterize this relationship and with which supervisors must work, while avoiding the pitfalls of unconsciously colluding with or controlling the supervisee. In supervising the practice of others, supervisors must draw not only on their expertise and experience as a therapist, but also on a firm understanding of how people learn and of how organizational factors can impinge on therapy and supervision. The book examines the interface between supervision and teaching and between supervision and organization and offers specific guidance in relation to: supervising groups supervising short term therapy ethical practice, and timing and ending of supervision For those who are in the process of becoming supervisors and for those who are already practising, Supervising Psychotherapy is an enlightening and thought provoking read.
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