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Parallel process in psychodynamic supervision: The supervisor's perspective
Heidi A Zetzer1, Clara E Hill2, Rachel J Hopsicker3
1Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.)
|January 17, 2020
Summary
Experienced supervisors can navigate parallel process (PP), a phenomenon where client behaviors in therapy are mirrored in supervision, leading to supervisee growth and understanding.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychodynamic Supervision
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Parallel process (PP) is a complex supervisory dynamic where client issues manifest in the therapist-supervisee and supervisor-supervisee relationship.
- Understanding how experienced supervisors manage PP is crucial for effective clinical training and therapeutic outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how experienced psychodynamic supervisors identify, understand, and respond to parallel process (PP) in supervision.
- To gather insights into supervisory interventions that foster growth and understanding for supervisees experiencing PP.
Main Methods:
- Consensual qualitative research (CQR) was employed to analyze interview transcripts.
- Nine postdoctoral-level experienced psychodynamic supervisors were interviewed about their experiences with PP.
Main Results:
- A common pattern emerged: unusual client behavior led to therapists being 'hooked,' enacting client behaviors in supervision, and supervisors also being 'hooked.'
- Supervisors who reflected on their reactions and intervened differently reported positive outcomes, including enhanced growth and understanding for the therapist.
- The study provides evidence for the existence of PP and offers practical strategies for supervisors.
Conclusions:
- Experienced supervisors can effectively manage parallel process (PP) by recognizing and reflecting on their own reactions.
- Supervisory interventions informed by an understanding of PP can lead to significant professional development for supervisees.
- This research offers valuable guidance for training and practice in psychodynamic supervision.
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