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Originally Posted by Thalassophile
I've been wondering a few things lately and was thinking there are perhaps many on here who can answer my questions. I've seen some people mention their T's do student supervision. What does this involve? Do they discuss cases?
Some have also said that their T's consult with other therapists. What does this usually involve? T's sitting around a table discussing some issues that they need help with?
Also, some people mention that their T''s are going through their own therapy and whilst not compulsory the 'better' T's continually work on themselves which I agree with. If they can better understand themselves no doubt they are able to provide better therapy. Am I right in presuming that they would generally only bring up stuff from their own work as a therapist when consulting with other therapists? Do they talk about cases with supervision students or is it only cases the students are working with?
So many questions...
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My therapist doesn't have a supervisor, but she mentioned once that she has a consultation group. I don't know if it's a regular thing or not. It makes me uncomfortable to think about because even though they don't use clients' names, it feels violating to have people I don't know discuss me (not that I know if I have been a topic or not). It comes down to the stability of the therapist and their ability to know their client and to use consultation to see their own stuff, rather than take actions in therapy that could be harmful, such as terminating someone based on advice from other therapists (which I think is what happened to me as there did seem to be a sudden shift in my therapists's attitude).
My therapist has also said that she has her own therapist. I think she shared that because I said I didn't think she understood what it was to be a client. But even so, I think the dynamics are different when both are in the same profession.
And echos, I think you make for a great therapist. You know what both good and bad therapy look like, and you bring a lot of honesty to your own work.