When approved is not enough: Development of a supervision consultation model

The dramatic increase in the literature that addresses family therapy, trai ning and supervision over the last decade has been predominantly in the are a of theory, rather than practice. This article describes the development o f a meta-supervisory learning context for approved supervisors and provides examples of interactions between supervisors that subsequently influenced both therapy and supervision. We delineate the assumptions that inform our work and offer specific guidelines for supervisors who wish to implement a similar model in their own contexts. We provide suggestions for a proactive refiguring of supervision that mail have profound effects and benefits for supervisors and supervisees alike.