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Relational Transactional Analysis Supervision

Pages 336-350
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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This article presents a working model for a relational approach to supervision and integrates a number of supervisory ideas and approaches within a transactional analysis framework. Supervisory styles and approaches are identified and considered alongside Erskine's (1982/1997) stages of supervisee development. The author discusses how to approach the supervisory work through a contemporary relational lens and offers an outline of how he uses contracts within transactional analysis supervision. He describes two approaches to working at the teach/treat boundary and distinguishes between traditional and relational approaches. A diagrammatic representation of the supervisor-supervisee relationship is offered to support the supervisor in working at this boundary. Finally, a case example illustrates the application of these ideas in practice.

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Keith Chinnock

Keith Chinnock, B.A.(Hons), M.Sc. (psychotherapy), UKCP Registered Psychotherapist, BACP Senior Accredited Supervisor, Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (psychotherapy), Diploma in Clinical Supervision, and qualified teacher, is a member of EATA, IARTA, and the ITAA. He runs a private clinical and supervision practice in London, United Kingdom, and is a tutor and supervisor for the Metanoia Institute and Centre for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) in London. He also contributes to CPPD's integrative supervision course. He can be reached at 78 Wanstead Park Avenue, London, E12 5EN, United Kingdom; e-mail: ; Web site: www.kc-therapy.com. The author wishes to thank Charlotte Sills for her supportive and insightful editorial help in the writing of this article.
 

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