Handbook of Psychotherapy Supervision

This book provides up-to-date in-depth coverage of psychotherapy supervision. Experienced psychotherapy supervisors and leading researchers/clinicians explore the theoretical underpinnings of supervision, examine the research on variables influencing the success of supervision, and offer clinical guidelines on effective supervision practices. The book examines the following key areas: historical, methodological, and conceptual foundations; theories and models of supervision; approaches to teaching psychotherapy skills; specialized forms and modes of supervision; researching psychotherapy supervision; and professional, ethical, and legal issues.

C. Edward Watkins, Jr., is Professor of Psychology at the University of North Texas, USA.  He is editor of the Handbook of Psychotherapy Supervision (Wiley, 1997), co-author of Theories of Psychotherapy (1996), and has authored numerous articles about psychotherapy training, supervision, and education. He is a Fellow of Divisions 29 (Psychotherapy) and 17 (Counseling Psychology) of the American Psychological Association.