ABSTRACT
This chapter outlines the purpose and the many advantages of group supervision, and some of the limitations of group practice model and a procedure that can be readily applied to many mental health settings. It addresses special attention to the facilitator’s role and the many clinical issues that group supervision. The primary purpose of group supervision is to provide a rich opportunity for reflection, clinical input, continued professional education and skill enhancement, professional wellness, collegial support, and staff development. The most obvious advantage of group supervision is that it maximizes the resources of experience, time, and support. A final potential disadvantage of group supervision is the risk of the formation of theoretical camps and resulting turf wars. The facilitator is also responsible for maintaining an atmosphere that is conducive to open discussion and which encourages group member participation. The focus of group supervision can take many different forms.
