IJSP Number 6, 2024
1.Paper title: EXTENDING HOGGAN’S TAXONOMY OF TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PSYCHOTHERAPY SUPERVISOR DEVELOPMENT
Authors:
WATKINS Jr. C. Edward – Department of Psychology, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas; Institute of Psychotherapy, Psychological Counselling and Clinical Supervision, Reșița, Romania
CĂDARIU Ioana-Eva – Institute of Psychotherapy, Psychological Counselling and Clinical Supervision, Reșița, Romania; Department of Psychology, Tibiscus University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
VÎŞCU Loredana-Ileana – Institute of Psychotherapy, Psychological Counselling and Clinical Supervision, Reșița, Romania; Department of Psychology, Tibiscus University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
Emails: loredana.viscu@gmail.com, watkinsc@unt.edu, info@IntegrativeTherapy.com
International Journal of Supervision in Psychotherapy, no. 6, year 2024, p. 7-21, DOI: 10.47409/ijsp.2024.6.1
Abstract. Hoggan’s taxonomy of transformative learning outcomes, while applied to the psychotherapy supervisee, has yet to be applied to the psychotherapy supervisor; we subsequently provide that application. The beginning supervisor development period, often identified as the most difficult and potentially problematic, involves struggles to define a supervisor identity, settle into the role of being a ‘real supervisor’, and come to accept the reality of being a supervisor who can ‘truly supervise’. Those struggles, a transformative learning process, further involve developing a supervisor vision — or elaborated mental map of oneself as supervisor — where the shift from supervisor becoming to being is rendered reality. We examine transformative learning theory as a framework for enhancing understanding about the beginning period of supervisor development, taking up the following question: What transformative learning outcomes occur for the beginning supervisor in the process of developing a supervisor identity?
Key words: transformative learning; supervisor identity; development; learning outcomes; supervision
2.Paper title: THE DIALOGIC TRIAD IN PSYCHOTHERAPY AND CLINICAL SUPERVISION
Authors:
STEMBERGER Gerhard – Austrian Association for Gestalt Theoretical Psychotherapy (OeAGP), International Society for Gestalt Theory and its Applications (GTA)
BÖHM Angelika – Austrian Association for Gestalt Theoretical Psychotherapy (OeAGP), International Society for Gestalt Theory and its Applications (GTA)
Emails: gerhard.stemberger@oeagp.at, angelika.boehm@oeagp.at
International Journal of Supervision in Psychotherapy, no. 6, year 2024, p. 23-38, DOI: 10.47409/ijsp.2024.6.2
Abstract.The concept of the Dialogic Triad, formulated by Gerhard Stemberger within the conceptual framework of Gestalt Theoretical Psychotherapy [1], addresses the interrelationships between the way people talk “internally” to themselves and others (“inner speech”), the way they conduct their dialogues and relationships “outside” and, finally, the way they interact with their therapist. In essence, it is assumed that the development and promotion of constructive and objective “inner” dialogues contribute to differentiated reflection and that, as a result, people learn to increasingly accept themselves, which leads to them being able to shape their interpersonal relationships more satisfactorily. This article begins by highlighting the inspiration for some concepts of the therapeutic use of “inner speech” from the developmental psychological work of Piaget and Vygotsky and presents the model of the behaviorist Meichenbaum as an example of this. Based on the description of the Gestalt psychological understanding of the concept of the Dialogic Triad, the special feature in the field of clinical and psychotherapeutic supervision will be presented.
Key words: supervision, Gestalt psychology, inner speech, Dialogic Triad, Gestalt Theoretical Psychotherapy
3.Paper title: SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES IN SUPERVISION AND PSYCHOTHERAPY
Author:
Uta WEDAM – Austrian Association for Gestalt Theoretical Psychotherapy (OeAGP), International Society for Gestalt Theory and its Applications (GTA)
Email: uta.wedam@hotmail.com
International Journal of Supervision in Psychotherapy, no. 6, year 2024, p. 39-49, DOI: 10.47409/ijsp.2024.6.3
Abstract.In this article on supervision, similarities between supervisory and psychotherapeutic activities are pointed out as well as significant differences with regard to the tasks within the respective professional fields. It is particularly useful for psychotherapists who are supervisors or strive to become supervisors to develop their own supervisory identity. On closer inspection, the basic and personal skills that both a psychotherapist and a supervisor should have are very similar. Essential in both formats is dialogical collaboration, which is a basic prerequisite for the relationship as a dynamic process. Another common aspect is empathic, scenic and biographical understanding, which prove to be valuable for understanding and analyzing personal and professional contexts. The difference ultimately lies in the starting position. The client is a person seeking help for a personal problem. Psychotherapist and client meet in the therapeutic space. The supervisee is a questioner for a professional problem. There is a triangular relationship between the supervisee, their work assignment and the supervisor.
Key words: supervision, dialogic cooperation, relationship dynamics, tacit knowledge, Gestalt Theoretical Psychotherapy
4.Paper title: SOLVING SOME PROBLEMS OF THE SYCHOTHERAPIST THROUGH SUPERVISION
Author:
Radu RĂDUCAN – Department of Psychology, Tibiscus University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
Email: rraducan@yahoo.com
International Journal of Supervision in Psychotherapy, no. 6, year 2024, p. 51-59, DOI: 10.47409/ijsp.2024.6.4
Abstract.The supervision process provides an opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes and attitudes of the supervisee, to prompt the supervisee to reflect on the information, behavior and communication provided during the psychotherapy session and to obtain feedback from the supervisor on strengths, technical suggestions and possibilities for growth and development.
Key words: supervisor, situational supervision
5.Paper title: DEVELOPING THE THERAPIST’S INSIGHT IN SUPERVISION
Authors:
CĂDARIU Ioana-Eva – Institute of Psychotherapy, Psychological Counselling and Clinical Supervision, Reșița, Romania, Tibiscus University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
VÎŞCU Loredana-Ileana – Institute of Psychotherapy, Psychological Counselling and Clinical Supervision, Reșița, Romania, Tibiscus University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
WATKINS Jr. Clifton Edward – Department of Psychology, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA, Institute of Psychotherapy, Psychological Counselling and Clinical Supervision, Reșița, Romania
PINTEA Florentina-Anica – Institute of Psychotherapy, Psychological Counselling and Clinical Supervision, Reșița, Romania, Tibiscus University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
Emails: cadariuioanaeva@yahoo.com, loredana.viscu@gmail.com, florentina.pintea@tibiscus.ro
International Journal of Supervision in Psychotherapy, no. 6, year 2024, p. 61-81, DOI: 10.47409/ijsp.2024.6.5
Abstract.The concept of insight has been approached through the prism of several psychotherapeutic approaches and is a variable of interest in the field of psychotherapy and supervision. During psychotherapy training and supervision, cultivating and practicing insight in trainees will contribute to personal development and increase the effectiveness of psychotherapy with clients.
Key words: insight, pyramid of supervision, supervision in psychotherapy
6.Paper title: SELF-ESTEEM VERSUS SELF-IMPORTANCE
Authors:
Zeno GOZO – Department of Psychology, Tibiscus University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
Email: zenogozo@yahoo.com
International Journal of Supervision in Psychotherapy, no. 6, year 2024, p. 83-101, DOI: 10.47409/ijsp.2024.6.6
Abstract.We want to discuss in this very short and modest article about some human types. In order to do that we do not have to multiply the inherent human diversity and arrive at ten types as does Dexter Dias in his The Ten Types of Human [1]. Not that there would be something wrong with that, but it is, at least from our point of view, simpler to discuss only two types or rather directions. Even respecting all the findings of modern neurosciences or evolutionary psychology (presented by Dexter Dias in his very interesting book) we can reduce human psychological adaptation to two main directions, namely those reigned by self-importance and those oriented towards self-esteem. Both are necessary adaptations of humans to their environment, a medium that is predominantly social. And society, as we well know, is a great body in front of which the individual has to maintain oneself in order to survive, to live, to grow as a person and maybe even to be happy. In our modern and stressful world, always on the run, always pushing further and further into a progress that is already beyond comprehension, the idea of being happy sounds, we can feel it very clearly, kind of strange and out of place. But, of course, here intervenes the unilateral perspective of self-importance, the one heavily and intensely promoted by our unhinged way of postmodern life. And, fortunately or unfortunately, this unhinged and fastidious postmodern perspective is everywhere, even on the cover of the above-mentioned book. It says, on the cover: “Think Sapiens and triple it!” (Julia Hobsbawm). How can you “triple” a book? Or is it just about its meaning or the effect it has or had on the reader? Hard to say, after all, but it is totally and completely postmodern in its intention and perfectly adapted to our so ubiquitous self-importance. We feel already in advance: if we read Dias’s book, we will be somehow (maybe miraculously?) multiplied, or at least tripled. Maybe, we should and could feel superior (“tripled”, once we read the book) and, consequently, parade our self-importance in front of others. Who knows? Henceforth we will try to draw a line in order to distinguish between self-importance and the more rare and elusive capacity for or achievement of self-esteem.
Key words: self-importance, self-esteem, persona, false stroke, ego
7.Paper title: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INTERPRETING SUPERVISION GROUPS IN WARTIME UKRAINE
Authors:
John L. DiMINO – Ph.D., Director of the Mimesis Center, U.S.A, Email: jlouisd77@gmail.com
Uliana IAVORSKA-PYLYPENKO – M.A., Founder of Kolibri Psychological Space, Ukraine
Oksana KLYMCHUK – M.A., Volunteer Interpreter, Psycrisis Ukraine
Vira TUBALTSEVA – M.A., Volunteer Interpreter, Psycrisis Ukraine
International Journal of Supervision in Psychotherapy, no. 6, year 2024, p. 103-117, DOI: 10.47409/ijsp.2024.6.7
Abstract. It is an established finding that many view interpretation in mental health settings as more challenging and demanding on the interpreter for a variety of reasons. After a brief review of some of these relevant findings, the current paper discusses how the wartime context in Ukraine contributed to a variety of challenges for interpreters working with groups of supervisors and psychotherapists. A support group for Ukrainian interpreters conducted via an online platform served as a forum for raising and discussing the challenges that are reported here. Finally, recommendations about interpreting supervision groups are offered for the international community of volunteer helpers responding to a wartime mental health crisis.
Key words: Interpretation, Mental Health, Group Supervision, Wartime Recommendations
8.Paper title: REFLECTIVE INSIGHTS: ADAPTING SUPERVISORY PRACTICES IN WAR-TORN ENVIRONMENTS (DURING UKRAINIAN WAR, 2022-2024)
Author:
Alona SEIDEL – M.A., Licensed psychologist, certified psychodrama-therapist, Russia, Israel
International Journal of Supervision in Psychotherapy, no. 6, year 2024, p. 119-127, DOI: 10.47409/ijsp.2024.6.8
Abstract. This article offers a reflective analysis of the experience of supervising Ukrainian psychologists during the Russo-Ukrainian War. It chronicles the journey from the initial shock of transitioning from peace to war, through the adaptation phase of coping with the ongoing conflict, to the current state of powerlessness and disappointment. The author, who has overseen various support groups and navigated the complexities of cross-cultural supervision, delves into the challenges faced by psychologists in handling their own trauma while providing support to others. The article highlights the need for restructuring traditional therapeutic approaches to address acute trauma and the importance of self-care strategies for mental health professionals. It discusses how wartime experiences have necessitated the development of new supervisory models and practices, including the handling of forced emigration, increased psychiatric cases, and changing dynamics in client needs, especially among children and adolescents. The author underscores the evolving role of psychologists in a war-torn society and the crucial need for resilience, resource management, and creative adaptation for survival. The article concludes with a poignant reflection on the psychological toll of war and the ongoing search for effective strategies to support both clients and therapists in such extreme circumstances.
Key words: Online group Supervision, War Trauma, War psychology, Resilience, Cross-cultural counseling