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“The Sorcerer and the Apprentice”

A study of clinical supervision of psychotherapy and counselling occurring in a district wide general adult psychiatric service

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Stephen Arnott ,
Eluned Dorkins  and
Paul Aylard
Stephen Arnott*
Affiliation:
Fromeside Clinic, Blackberry Hill Hospital, Stapleton, Bristol BS16 1ED
Eluned Dorkins
Affiliation:
Bristol
Paul Aylard
Affiliation:
Psychiatrist Bristol
*
∗Correspondence
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Abstract

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Clinical supervision of counselling and psychotherapeutic work performed in a district general adult psychiatric service is examined. Most staff received regular supervision, usually having more than one source of supervision. Paired peer supervision, within a discipline, was the commonest structure. Supervision was mainly focused in two areas, on interventions made by the therapist, and examining the therapeutic relationship. Most staff had confidence in their supervision, but those who had not discussed a supervision contract were significantly less likely to be satisfied with their supervision.

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Trainees Forum
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Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 20 , Issue 10 , October 1996 , pp. 609 - 611
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Copyright © 1996 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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