Supervising Individual Psychotherapy: The Guide to "Good Enough"

"After nearly 30 years during which its practice among psychiatrists waned, psychotherapy has recently experienced something of a resurgence, but one that has underscored a serious challenge: There are alarmingly few psychotherapy supervisors to help train the next generation of psychiatric psychotherapists. Supervising Individual Psychotherapy is intended to address that need. It combines theoretical concepts with practical applications and covers four key areas: the process of supervisor development; specific techniques used in supervision; supervision in specific populations and care settings, including a discussion of the possible effects of supervisee and supervisor race, gender, and sexual identity on the supervisory process; and common challenges that may arise in supervision. With a wealth of information organized in an accessible and easy-to-reference format and supported by a profusion of illustrative clinical vignettes, this book is an indispensable resource for early- to mid-career supervisors seeking to develop and refine their skills"--