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Evaluating therapists' practices in a postmodern world: a discussion and a scheme
D G Flemons1, S K Green, A H Rambo
1School of Social and Systemic Studies, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA.
Family Process
|March 1, 1996
Summary
This article explores how social constructionist ideas impact family therapy supervision. It addresses the challenge of trainee evaluation in university settings without a privileged expert position, offering practical solutions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Family Therapy
Background:
- Social constructionist ideas are influencing family therapy practices.
- Postmodern theories question the existence of a privileged, expert position in professional relationships.
- University-based supervision necessitates continuous trainee evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relevance of social constructionist ideas for family therapy supervision.
- To address the theoretical and practical challenges of trainee evaluation in supervision.
- To explore ethical considerations in supervisory evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical analysis of social constructionism and postmodernism in supervision.
- Exploration of ethical issues related to evaluation.
- Presentation and discussion of a novel evaluation form for a family therapy doctoral program.
Main Results:
- Social constructionist frameworks offer alternative approaches to supervision.
- Evaluation can be conducted ethically and effectively within a non-expert paradigm.
- The developed evaluation form provides a practical tool for supervisors.
Conclusions:
- Supervisors can navigate evaluation challenges using social constructionist principles.
- Ethical and practical guidelines for trainee assessment in family therapy supervision are proposed.
- The study contributes a valuable resource for academic and clinical supervision settings.