If You Save Me, I'll Save You: The Power of Peer Supervision in Clinical Training and Professional Development

Despite the consensus among practitioners that supervision is a cornerstone of clinical training, comparatively little has been written about the use of peer supervision— particularly in the context of practicum experiences. This article define three kinds of peer supervision: (i) facilitated peer s...

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Published in:The British journal of social work 2015-03, Vol.45 (2), p.634-650
Main Authors: Golia, Geoffrey M., McGovern, Amanda R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Peer relationships
Professional development
Social work
Social workers
Supervision
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Summary:Despite the consensus among practitioners that supervision is a cornerstone of clinical training, comparatively little has been written about the use of peer supervision— particularly in the context of practicum experiences. This article define three kinds of peer supervision: (i) facilitated peer supervision, (ii) planned peer supervision and (iii) ad hoc peer supervision, with an emphasis on the latter. The authors go on to discuss the positive attributes of these practices and their value in the repertoire of clinical training and continuing professional development. In describing how peer supervision can help beginning practitioners, the authors, based on their practicum experiences, provide recommendations on how administrators, directors and supervisors, as well as trainees, can encourage and create opportunities for meaningful peer interaction alongside other, more wellestablished forms of supervision.
ISSN:0045-3102
1468-263X
DOI:10.1093/bjsw/bct138