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Parallel process in the supervision of child psychotherapy
1Clayton State College, Morrow, GA.
American Journal of Psychotherapy
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Therapists may unconsciously reenact client issues during supervision, a phenomenon called parallel process. Recognizing and resolving this dynamic is crucial for effective child psychotherapy supervision and intervention.
Area of Science:
- Psychotherapy
- Clinical Supervision
Background:
- Parallel process involves therapists unconsciously mirroring client dynamics during supervision.
- This unconscious enactment aims to elicit supervisor guidance for complex client issues.
Observation:
- The paper examines the specific manifestations of parallel process in child psychotherapy.
- Case examples illustrate the varied ways parallel process appears in this context.
Findings:
- Parallel process presents unique challenges and patterns within child psychotherapy supervision.
- Understanding these patterns is key to effective supervisory intervention.
Implications:
- Developing skills to recognize and resolve parallel process is vital for supervisors in child psychotherapy.
- Effective management of parallel process enhances therapeutic outcomes for children.