Supervision in the Mental Health Professions

Joyce Scaife is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with North Derbyshire Community Health Care NHS Trust and Director of Clinical Practice for the Doctor of Clinical Psychology Training course at the University of Sheffield. She has over twenty years experience as a supervisor of clinical practice. Guest contributors: Francesca Inskipp, Brigit Proctor, Jon Scaife, Sue Walsh.

Introduction. J. Scaife, J. Scaife, Supervision and Learning. J. Scaife, S. Walsh, The Emotional Climate of Work and the Developmentof Self. The Contracting Process and the Supervisory Relationship: Avoiding Pitfalls and Problems. Frameworks for Supervision. B. Proctor, F. Inskipp, Group Supervision. Ethical Dilemmas and Issues in Supervision. Use of Audio and Video Tapes in Supervision. Live Supervision and Observation. Creative Approaches. The Influence of Different Models of Therapy and Counselling on the Supervisory Process. Learning Logs in Supervision. Challenge and Evaluation. The Supervisor's Role in Coursework. Appendixes. Self-assessment Schedule for Supervisees. Examples of Rating Scales of Supervision. Sample Consent Form. Core Skills in the Helping Professions. Sample Notice for Clients. References. Index.