This unique handbook provides a guide for supervisors of therapists who use Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, and those undergoing training in EMDR supervision.
Whilst drawing on the literature on supervision theory and research, this book provides a down-to-earth guide to this topic, focusing on the European system of accreditation. The book guides the EMDR supervisor and supervisor-in-training in the difficult task of balancing the roles of educator, enabler, and evaluator.
Using the author’s unique blend of warmth, humour, and humility, the book includes vignettes of real-life situations encountered by the author and provides practical solutions to dilemmas encountered in EMDR supervision.
Author(s): Robin Logie
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 178
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: What is supervision?
Defining "supervision"
"Supervision" vs "consultation"
How does supervision differ from training?
How does supervision differ from therapy?
Does supervision actually improve the therapist's skills?
Therapist retention, well-being, and resilience
Does supervision affect the likelihood of EMDR being practised?
Conclusion
Chapter 2: What is different and unique about EMDR supervision?
Is there an EMDR supervision model?
Integrating EMDR with an existing therapeutic modality
Can we assume that EMDR trainees possess the basic skills required before starting their EMDR training?
Understanding of psychological theory
Case formulation
Forming a therapeutic relationship
Following a manualised approach
Understanding the system in which the therapy takes place
Integrating supervision with basic training
The Supervision Question
Teaching from the theory
Contracting
Keeping records of supervision
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Ways of understanding and conceptualising EMDR supervision
Functions of supervision - The three Es - Educating, Enabling, and Evaluating
The Educating function
The Enabling function
The Evaluating function
Modes of supervision - The seven-eyed model
Eye 1: The client
Eye 2: The therapy
Eye 3: The therapeutic relationship
Eye 4: The therapist's "stuff"
Eye 5: The supervisory relationship
Eye 6: The supervisor's "stuff"
Eye 7: The system
Levels of supervision - "Developmental" models
Level 1: Dependency stage
Level 2: Dependency-autonomy
Level 3: Conditional dependency
Level 4: Master professional
Level 1: Dependency stage for EMDR therapists
Level 2: Dependency-autonomy for EMDR therapists
Level 3: Conditional dependency for EMDR therapists
Level 4: Master professional for EMDR therapists
General supervision framework
Inform-assess
Enquire
Listen-reflect
Conclusion
Chapter 4: The "Educating function": Learning the EMDR protocol
Kolb's "learning cycle"
Learning styles
The "LEAP" model
Declarative
Procedural
Reflective
Reflective practice
Building on the supervisee's existing knowledge
Learning from mistakes
Teaching by telling stories and self-disclosure
From training to supervision
Mistakes made by EMDR supervisees
Competence
Metacompetence
Not just teaching the protocol
Do we need to know every protocol?
Backing up session with resources
Conclusion
Chapter 5: The "Enabling" function: Enabling and supporting the therapist
My first meeting with a new supervisee
The supervisory relationship
Trust and supervisor self-disclosure
Supervisee self-disclosure
The parallel process
Telling my story
The power relationship
Trainees will not practise EMDR without supervision
Conclusion
Chapter 6: The "Evaluating" function: Ensuring good practice and adherence to the protocol
Why do we need a system of accreditation?
EMDR Europe accreditation system
EMDR Europe competency framework
How to evaluate competency
Measuring competency
"Consultant hopping"
Giving feedback
Formative feedback
Summative feedback
Supervisees who do not wish to pursue accreditation
Ensuring ethical practice
Conclusion
Chapter 7: Integrating the Educating, Enabling, and Evaluating roles
The Supervision Question
Integrating the three theoretical models: Functions, modes, and levels
The novice EMDR therapist
The aspiring EMDR consultant
Asking for feedback
Being creative in supervision
Conclusion
Chapter 8: Challenges in supervision
Diversity
Noticing how you feel
Educating yourself and your supervisee
Explore the power dynamics
Supervisee "resistance"
Rupture and repair
Clare and Charles
Tracey and Rakhee
Getting the level right
Unsatisfactory performance
Conclusion
Chapter 9: Group supervision
Why group supervision?
Types of groups
Type 1: Authoritative group (Supervision in a group)
Type 2: Participative group (Supervision with the group)
Type 3: Co-operative group (Supervision by the group)
Type 4: Peer group
How many in the group?
Homogeneous versus heterogeneous
The group context
Organisation and structuring of groups
Overall contract
Group working agreement
Session agenda
Minute-to-minute response management
Protocol for EMDR group supervision
Brushing up on the protocol
EMDR accreditation
Group dynamics
Forming (testing and dependence)
Storming (intragroup conflict)
Norming (development and group cohesion)
Performing (functional role-relatedness)
Adjourning
Conclusion
Chapter 10: The mechanics of supervision
Online supervision
Media for observing EMDR therapy
Recording therapy sessions
Conclusion
Chapter 11: Facilitation at EMDR trainings
Learning a new model
Live supervision and the "reflecting team"
Deliberate practice
Guidelines for facilitators
Before the whole training starts
During the training
Before the EMDR practice session starts
At the start of the EMDR therapy first practice session
Arranging the groups in the room(s)
Checking the assessment phase
Intervening whilst a therapy session is progressing
Feedback and discussion at the end of a therapy session
"Shooshing"
Managing the time
Reporting back to the trainer
Facilitating online
Conclusion
Chapter 12: Training EMDR supervisors
Consultants training
Supervision of supervision - "Metasupervision"
Accreditation as an EMDR consultant
Conclusion
Appendix 1: EMDR therapy consultation/supervision agreement
Jo Scott
Sample contract
Expectations and responsibilities of consultation/supervision
Confidentiality
Practicalities/cancellation policy/fee
Consultee/supervisee's information
Appendix 2: EMDR new supervisee checklist
Marian Tobin, 2022
Section 1: All new supervisees
Section 2: Supervisee working towards EMDR practitioner accreditation
Section 3: Supervisee working towards EMDR consultant accreditation
Section 4: New supervisee accredited practitioner/reaccreditation
Section 5: New supervisee accredited consultant/ reaccreditation
Appendix 3: EMDR Europe competency framework
Part A
Part B: The basic eight-phase protocol
1. History taking
2. Preparation
3. Assessment
4. Desensitisation
5. Installation
6. Body scan
7. Closure
8. Re-evaluation of previous session
Part C
Appendix 4: EMDR Europe consultant's training course
Eligibility
Outline of the course
Index
