Enhancing supervision of psychotherapy.

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry
• Medical Education
• Clinical Supervision

Background:

• Psychiatry training programs require effective supervision.
• Faculty development in supervision is crucial for resident training.
• Explicit study of the supervisory process can enhance skills.

Observation:

• A psychiatry resident's supervision sessions were videotaped.
• Videotapes were reviewed in ongoing faculty conferences.
• Faculty actively engaged in analyzing the supervisory dynamic.

Findings:

• Faculty identified methods to elucidate issues within supervision.
• Techniques for enhancing residents' psychotherapeutic skills were elaborated.
• The study provided a framework for faculty self-assessment and skill enhancement.

Implications:

• Improved supervisory skills can lead to better resident training outcomes.
• This model can be adapted by other psychiatry training programs.
• Enhanced supervision contributes to the development of competent psychiatrists.