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Group supervision meets technology: a model for computer-mediated group training at a distance
D S Janoff1, J Schoenholtz-Read
1Group Psychotherapy Faculty, Fielding Institute and Clinical Psychologist, Santa Barbara, CA, USA.
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|April 13, 1999
Summary
Computer-mediated communication offers a viable supervision tool for remote group psychotherapy training. This approach facilitates effective training and clinical practice for distant students and faculty.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy Training
- Computer-Mediated Communication
Background:
- Technological advancements enable remote supervision in group psychotherapy.
- Existing literature on computer-mediated group dynamics provides context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore computer-mediated communication as a supervision tool for group psychotherapy training.
- To provide a model for remote group supervision and present clinical examples.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on computer-mediated group dynamics.
- Description of a model for computer-mediated group supervision.
- Presentation of clinical training examples.
Main Results:
- Computer-mediated communication is applicable for supervising distant group psychotherapy training.
- A model and practical examples for remote supervision are provided.
Conclusions:
- Recommendations and guidelines for effective computer-mediated supervision are proposed.
- This technology supports accessible and effective psychotherapy training for remote participants.