Effective Supervisory Relationships - by Helen Beinart & Susan Clohessy (Paperback)

About the Book

"Supervisees who have worked with us will be familiar with the phrase "Some supervisees' worst experiences with a supervisor may be another person's best experience" and vice versa. This reflects our belief that the quality of the supervisory relationship (SR) is pivotal to any experience of supervision and is unique to the individuals involved. It is the idiosyncratic matching of needs, learning styles, attitudes, and values that influences the experience. For example, an independent supervisee who is used to working autonomously is likely to find a supervisory relationship with a supervisor with exacting standards and a tendency to be directive in their supervision oppressive, and may feel resentful and devalued. However, a more anxious or perfectionistic supervisee may find their SR with a supervisor who expresses clear goals and requirements and has a directive approach containing and supportive. A good supervisor, therefore, needs to be flexible enough to adjust their style for each supervisee and, of course, not all people can do this. It may, therefore, be that lack of attention to the particular needs of the supervisee and lack of flexibility are more of a problem for SRs than any particular or preferred style"--

From the Back Cover

Effective Supervisory Relationships: Best Evidence and Practice is the first book to explore in detail the Supervisory Relationship, which research has consistently found to be the most critical component of any supervisory process. Helen Beinart and Sue Clohessy - two experts in the field - draw on world-wide studies that cover all major therapeutic approaches to the Supervisory Relationship, and include detailed coverage of cultural competence and issues of effective multicultural supervision. The result is a comprehensive resource that offers cutting-edge, internationally relevant information in order to inform study, training, continuing professional development and practice.

Review Quotes

"This book is well written by experts in the field. It contains information about the supervision process that is critical in order for new practitioners to be fully trained and veteran clinicians to be more effective in their work" Doodys. Sept 2017

About the Author

HELEN BEINART is the former Director (Clinical and Professional) of the Oxford Institute of Clinical Psychology Training, Oxford University, UK. Previously, she was Head of Child and Adolescent Health Clinical Psychology Services in Aylesbury and Kingston.

SUE CLOHESSY is Clinical Tutor, Course Director of the PGCert in Supervision of Applied Psychological Practice, and lead for Supervisor Training at the Institute of Clinical Psychology Training, Oxford University, UK.