Taking Supervision Forward: Enquiries and Trends in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Counselling Supervision) Book

This timely and thought-provoking book evaluates supervisory structures and practices in the light of recent research and experiences, taking stock of progress made and exploring ideas for the future development of supervision. It provides counsellors and psychotherapists with a considered examination of the supervision process and draws attention to those aspects of supervision that may benefit from critical analysis and reform.The first part of the book explores some inherent difficulties that may impinge upon the effectiveness of supervision, while the second part of the book identifies debates relating to working practice, and the impact of the cultural environments in which counselling is now taking place. In the final chapter, key figures in the field of counselling and psychotherapy contribute short pieces outlining what they feel will be significant issues for supervisory practice in its next phase of development.The ideas, research findings and information presented here contribute substantially to our understanding of the supervisory process, and will stimulate debate amongst counsellors and therapists about how supervision can continue to inform and improve their work.Read More