Clinical supervision in CBT training: what do participants view as effective?

• DOI: 10.1017/s1754470x21000222
• Publication Date: 2021-09-14T06:46:33Z
• Authors: Nicola Kelly; Alex Hassett
• Keywords: Clinical Supervision; Thematic Analysis; Supervisor; Delphi; Delphi Method; Mirroring

Abstract Literature pertaining to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) supervision is limited, particularly about CBT during training. This exploratory study outlines the thoughts of supervisors and supervisees in a training context which elements make effective. Four four experienced (all from programme independent one another) were interviewed asked consider what makes Their responses evaluated using thematic analysis (TA) key themes identified. The fit with existing literature was considered via use an adapted Delphi poll. Two main themes, containing seven subthemes, identified analysis: ‘supervision as structured learning’ ‘supervisory relations process’. poll divided into six categories denoting important characteristics supervision: (1) supervisory relationship, (2) ethical factors, (3) generic skills, (4) mirroring approach, (5) supervisor’s knowledge (6) addressing difficulties. There good between TA categories. For those engaging supervision, establishing structure that mirrors session, alongside supportive alliance, may promote effective Key learning aims To might better experience for participants, such alliance factors learning. discover how supervisors’ trainees’ perspectives research on supervision. some potential implications related aspects participants find useful.