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Article

An Active Observation Model for Therapists in Training

Pages 249-253
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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After offering an overview of various kinds of group observation models for therapists in training, this article proposes an elaboration of Berne's (1968) model of staff-patient conferences, in which observers share their observations in front of clients. Indications are given as to the content and process of observation: what to observe, how to observe, and how to describe what has been observed. Advantages are listed both for clients and observers.

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Isabelle Crespelle

Isabelle Crespelle, M.A., CPTM, teaches at Paris VIII University and trains therapists as a Teaching Member of the French TA Association (IFAT). She is also a group and individual therapist in private practice in Montmorency, France.