Supervision Essentials for Psychodynamic Psychotherapies (Clinical Supervision Essentials)

Relational psychodynamic psychotherapy arose in reaction to hierarchical, doctor-patient aspects of Freudian psychoanalysis. It emphasizes instead the partnership between therapist and client, and a conscious focus on the power dynamics involved in this inherently unequal relationship. In this book, Joan E. Sarnat describes a dynamic approach to clinical supervision that is based upon this therapeutic approach. While some clinicians treat the supervisory relationship as entirely distinct from therapy, Sarnat presents a straightforward and ethical framework within which a supervisor uses his or her clinical skills to help supervisees navigate their responses to their work with clients. Clear, concise chapters cover the theoretical and empirical basis for a relational model of supervision, and offer specific recommendations for addressing typical problems related by beginning, intermediate, and advanced supervisees. The book also includes revealing transcripts and analyses of the author's supervisory sessions with real trainees, including the trainee in the author's companion DVD, Relational Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Supervision. Comprehensive yet straightforward, this guide is intended for new and longtime supervisors alike, as well as clinical supervisees seeking a conceptual and practical understanding of this essential relationship. Relational psychodynamic psychotherapy arose in reaction to hierarchical, doctor-patient aspects of Freudian psychoanalysis. It emphasizes instead the partnership between therapist and client, and focuses on the power dynamics involved in this inherently unequal relationship. In this book, Joan E. Sarnat describes a model of clinical supervision that is based upon this therapeutic approach. While some clinicians treat the supervisory relationship as entirely distinct from the supervised therapy, Sarnat presents a straightforward and ethical framework within which a supervisor uses his or her clinical skills to work in the supervisory relationship, helping supervisees navigate their emotional responses to clients. Clear, concise chapters cover the theoretical and empirical basis for a relational model of supervision, and offer specific recommendations for addressing typical problems encountered by beginning, intermediate, and advanced supervisees. The book also includes revealing transcripts and analyses of the author's supervisory sessions with real trainees, including those documented in the author's companion DVD. Relational psychodynamic psychotherapy arose in reaction to hierarchical, doctor-patient aspects of Freudian psychoanalysis. It emphasizes instead the partnership between therapist and client, and focuses on the power dynamics involved in this inherently unequal relationship. In this book, Joan E. Sarnat describes a model of clinical supervision that is based upon this therapeutic approach. While some clinicians treat the supervisory relationship as entirely distinct from the supervised therapy, Sarnat presents a straightforward and ethical framework within which a supervisor uses his or her clinical skills to work in the supervisory relationship, helping supervisees navigate their emotional responses to clients. Clear, concise chapters cover the theoretical and empirical basis for a relational model of supervision, and offer specific recommendations for addressing typical problems encountered by beginning, intermediate, and advanced supervisees. The book also includes revealing transcripts and analyses of the author's supervisory sessions with real trainees, including those documented in the author's companion DVD "Psychodynamic psychotherapy arose in reaction to hierarchical, doctor-patient aspects of Freudian psychoanalysis. It emphasizes instead the partnership between therapist and client, and a conscious focus on the power dynamics involved in this inherently unequal relationship. In this book, Joan E. Sarnat describes a relational approach to clinical supervision that is based upon this therapeutic approach. While some clinicians treat the supervisory relationship as entirely distinct from therapy, Sarnat presents a straightforward and ethical framework within which a supervisor uses his or her clinical skills to help supervisees navigate their responses to their work with clients. Clear, concise chapters cover the theoretical and empirical basis for a relational model of supervision, and offer specific recommendations for addressing typical problems related by beginning, intermediate, and advanced supervisees. These include challenges associated with racial and ethnic differences as well as legal and ethical issues that occasionally arise in supervision. Practical matters including documentation, and the format and timing of evaluations, are discussed. The book also includes revealing transcripts and analyses of the author's supervisory sessions with real trainees, including those documented in the author's companion DVD, Relational Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Supervision. Comprehensive yet straightforward, this guide is intended for new and longtime supervisors alike, as well as clinical supervisees seeking a conceptual and practical understanding of this essential relationship."--Publicity materials (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) Relational psychodynamic psychotherapy emphasizes the partnership between - therapist and client recognizing the power dynamics inherent in the supportive yet unequal clinical relationship, in this book, Joan E. Sarnat illustrates this approach, describing a comprehensive yet easily mastered model of clinical supervision. In clear, concise language she covers the theoretical and empirical bases for a relational model of supervision and offers recommendations for addressing typical problems experienced by beginning, intermediate, and advanced supervisees. These include challenges associated with racial and ethnic differences as well as challenges posed by legal and ethical issues. Particularly valuable are the author's analyses of a transcript and multiple vignettes drawn from her supervisory sessions with actual trainees. The American Psychological Association offers the Clinical Supervision Essentials Series as the central resource for understanding contemporary models of psychotherapy supervision. Each book presents a concise review of the history, principles, techniques, and processes of a particular approach to supervision, including detailed analysis of a single supervision session and discussion of evidence supporting the approach. These books are an indispensable guide for students learning how to supervise as well as practitioners seeking quick references to improve their own supervision skills Table of Contents Foreword to the Clinical Supervision Essentials Series Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Essential Dimensions Chapter 2 Evidence for the Effectiveness of a Relational Model of Psychodynamic Supervision Chapter 3 Supervisory Methods and Techniques Chapter 4 Illustration: An Excerpt From a Transcript of a Supervisory Hour Chapter 5 Common Supervisory Issues, Part I: Working With Supervisee “Difficulties” Chapter 6 Common Supervisory Issues, Part II: Working With Difference Chapter 7 Common Supervisory Issues, Part III: Working With Legal and Ethical Issues Chapter 8 Future Directions Appendix: An Annotated List of Readings on Relational Psychodynamic Supervision References Index About the Author