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The Necessity of Continuing Education for Psychotherapy Supervisors

Dr. Riess is Director, Education and Development for Psychotherapy Supervisors, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, and Instructor in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Dr. Fishel is Director, Couples Therapy Training, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, and Instructor in Psychology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Address correspondence to Helen Riess, M.D., Wang Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 708, 15 Parkman Street, Boston, MA 02114. e-mail: HRiess{at}Partners.org

Over the past decade, the practice of neurobiology has come to dominate hospital-based psychotherapy, and the teaching of psychotherapy has become marginalized in psychiatry residency programs across the country. As a result, psychotherapy supervisors must play an increasingly important role in maintaining the viability of this discipline. Moreover, because the supervisory relationship is the main way that trainees develop their identity as psychotherapists, supervisors' development of knowledge and skill is critical to their role as mentor. The authors describe a symposium and lecture series for trainee supervisors that enabled them to come together and offer a forum for a lively exchange of ideas and information.

Key Words: Continuing Medical Education • Supervision • Special Symposia

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