ABSTRACT
The aim of this chapter is to explore how supervision helps us to become more aware of blind spots and to develop personally. The chapter explains what supervision is, why it matters and explores what choosing a supervisor may say about the supervisee’s wants and needs.
Heather Dale and Jayne Godward look at the process and dynamics of the supervisory relationship and its development. This includes the effects of being in a positive or negative supervisory relationship and how personal history may affect this. They examine how supervision can help trainees become aware of areas for personal development through exploring responses to clients. The writers use case examples and their own experiences both as supervisors and supervisees to make their points clearer.
