PSYCHOTHERAPY SUPERVISION IN SMALL LEADER-LED GROUPS

Small leader-led supervision groups can be used very effectively to su pervise individual and couple psychotherapy. Although group supervisio n cannot cover adequately a clinician's entire psychotherapy caseload, this format offers important case-related and therapist-related advan tages over individual supervision. The role of the leader is crucial t o the success of supervision groups. Leadership functions connected wi th the maintenance of the group contract establish a safe learning env ironment, insure group survival, and permit the group to make maximal use of its members. A number of examples illustrate both the importanc e of group process in supervision groups and the ways in which members learn from the group experience as well as from their case presentati ons.