Supervising self-supervision: Constructive inquiry and embedded narratives in case consultation

Journal/Book: J Marital Fam Ther. 2000; 26: 1133 15Th St NW, Ste 300, Washington, DC 20005-2710, USA. Amer Assoc Marriage Family Therapy. 511-521.

Abstract: The development of self-supervision has been suggested as a universal supervisory goal. However the principle of isomorphism suggests that supervisors from different orientations will view this practice quite differently This article elaborates an approach to self-supervision that is consistent with constructive therapies, though the intention is to provide flexible guidelines that can accommodate a range of supervisory activities Case consultation is viewed as an ''embedded narrative'' involving the case story, the therapist story, and the supervision story. A process of ''constructive inquiry'' is used to connect these stories in order to construct the identity of a self-sustaining therapist This process requires a conceptual shift from supervising practice to supervising self-supervision.

Note: Article Lowe R, Queensland Univ Technol, Sch Psychol & Counseling, Beams Rd, Carseldine, Qld 4034, AUSTRALIA

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