Systemic supervision practices compared: a closer look at 'reflection' and 'self' in Multisystemic Therapy and Family...

Area of Science:

• Family Therapy
• Clinical Supervision
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• Growing interest in evidence-based practice necessitates aligned clinical supervision.
• Supervision models must adapt to support therapists utilizing outcome-focused treatments like Multisystemic Therapy (MST).

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare supervision practices in MST with those in traditional family therapy within a mental health clinic.
• To explore similarities, differences, and challenges in supervising therapists working in community and clinic settings.

Main Methods:

• Comparative analysis of prominent supervisory practices in MST and Family Therapy.
• Exploration of challenges faced by therapists working in clients' homes and implications for supervision.
• Discussion of self-reflexivity in both supervisory approaches.

Main Results:

• MST supervision is more proactive and outcome-focused.
• Traditional family therapy supervision emphasizes exploration and self-reflection.
• Supervisors of community-based therapists require a different, more proactive approach.

Conclusions:

• Supervision strategies must be tailored to the specific demands of therapeutic models and work environments.
• The role of self-reflexivity in supervision varies between MST and traditional family therapy.
• Effective supervision supports therapists in diverse clinical settings and treatment modalities.