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The supervisory relationship in psychotherapy over time.

S Kauderer1, W G Herron

  • 1St. John's University, New York, New York.

Psychological Reports
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study examined supervisor-supervisee relationship dynamics. While generally stable and positive, supervisees reported decreased dependency, and supervisors valued supervisee assertiveness for a quality supervisory alliance.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research
  • Supervision Studies

Background:

  • Understanding the supervisory relationship is crucial for effective training in psychotherapy.
  • Congruence in perceptions between supervisors and supervisees impacts relationship quality.
  • Identifying key dimensions predicting relationship quality informs best practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate changes in supervisors' and supervisees' perceptions of their relationship.
  • To assess the congruence of these perceptions over time.
  • To identify salient dimensions predicting the quality of the supervisory alliance.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized an adapted Vanderbilt Psychotherapy Process Scale.
  • Collected data from 12 supervisory dyads over 10 consecutive weeks.
  • Focused on predominantly ongoing supervisory relationships.

Main Results:

  • Perceptions of the supervisory relationship were generally stable and positive.
  • Supervisees reported a significant decrease in dependency over time.
  • Supervisor-supervisee agreement remained largely consistent, with notable exceptions.
  • Supervisors positively associated supervisee participation and assertiveness with relationship quality.
  • Supervisees' exploration and dependency correlated with negative supervisor ratings.

Conclusions:

  • The findings validate supervisors' judgments regarding positive supervisory relationship components.
  • Supervisee assertiveness and participation are key indicators of a strong supervisory alliance.
  • While overall perceptions are stable, supervisee dependency shifts warrant attention.

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