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Some thoughts about parallel process and psychotherapy supervision: when is a parallel just a parallel?

C Edward Watkins1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203-5017, USA. watkinsc@unt.edu

Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.)
|September 12, 2012
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This study demonstrates that parallel process in psychotherapy supervision is a researchable phenomenon. Future research can build upon this empirical examination to further understand supervisory dynamics.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research
  • Clinical Supervision

Background:

  • Parallel process in psychotherapy supervision is a complex phenomenon.
  • Previous research has lacked rigorous empirical investigation.
  • Tracey et al. (2011) pioneered empirical research in this area.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comment on the empirical examination of parallel process in psychotherapy supervision by Tracey et al. (2011).
  • To address conceptual and empirical considerations regarding parallel process research.
  • To explore the conditions under which a parallel is merely a parallel.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of parallel process in psychotherapy supervision.
  • Discussion of empirical research methodologies for studying parallel process.

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  • Critical commentary on the findings and implications of Tracey et al. (2011).

    • Main Results:

    • Parallel process in psychotherapy supervision can be rigorously and meaningfully researched.
    • Tracey et al.'s (2011) study serves as a prototype for future research.
    • Identified a key consideration: distinguishing true parallel process from other supervisory dynamics.

    Conclusions:

    • Empirical research on parallel process in psychotherapy supervision is feasible and valuable.
    • Further conceptual and empirical work is needed to refine the understanding of parallel process.
    • Clarifying the criteria for identifying parallel process is crucial for future studies.