Addressing the Person of the Therapist in Supervision: The Therapist's Inner Conversation Method

2016/05/09 by Peter Rober

paper · doi:10.1111/famp.12220

crossref issued 2016/05/09 · crossref published 2016/05/09 · crossref published-online 2016/05/09 · crossref created 2016/05/09 · crossref published-print 2017/06/01 · crossref deposited 2025/06/03 · crossref indexed 2026/07/30

Abstract

In this study a method of retrospective case supervision is presented aimed at helping the supervisee to become a better self‐supervisor. The method pays special attention to the therapist's self‐reflection and has the therapist's inner conversation as a central concept. The starting point of the method is an assignment in which the supervisee reflects on a case using a tape‐assisted recall procedure. The method helps trainees to develop experiential expertise to become more flexible and effective therapists. A case example of one training group of novice family therapists illustrates the use of the method.

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