Observation of the Experienced Clinician
Group therapy is an excellent, cost-effective method where people work to bring about beneficial changes in their life. With this in mind, therapists must learn special skills to be able to effectively lead these groups. Hendry & Oliver (2012) stated that “peer observation is the process of colleagues observing others in their teaching, with the overall aim of improving teaching practice” (p. 1). For the new trainee the thought of psychotherapy whether in a group setting or individual setting is often overwhelming. Observing the experienced clinician provides the novice therapist the opportunity to learn group processes and leadership without the stress associated with being new to the role of primary leader.
During post-group therapy students are often able to offer up valuable observations, not only to the therapist, but to the clients as well. In some cases, the tables are turned and the observer becomes the observed by the clients. This occurs during post meeting discussions and provides a chance for students to realize that clients are partners in therapy and that therapy is not a process to be feared but one that is powerful, logical, and requires all parties input for it to …show more content…
Over the years the “see one, do one, teach one” method has worked well for me. Reading and/or studying a book is a great way to learn new things but seeing it in action and being able to ask questions is even better. I feel that most of the nurses I work with feel the same way. When something new is introduced at our hospital we have product representatives come out and demonstrate how it works. I have not had the opportunity to sit in on a group therapy session yet but being able to observe someone leading the group versus being pushed into leading a group without any prior experience is
Group therapy is an excellent, cost-effective method where people work to bring about beneficial changes in their life. With this in mind, therapists must learn special skills to be able to effectively lead these groups. Hendry & Oliver (2012) stated that “peer observation is the process of colleagues observing others in their teaching, with the overall aim of improving teaching practice” (p. 1). For the new trainee the thought of psychotherapy whether in a group setting or individual setting is often overwhelming. Observing the experienced clinician provides the novice therapist the opportunity to learn group processes and leadership without the stress associated with being new to the role of primary leader.
During post-group therapy students are often able to offer up valuable observations, not only to the therapist, but to the clients as well. In some cases, the tables are turned and the observer becomes the observed by the clients. This occurs during post meeting discussions and provides a chance for students to realize that clients are partners in therapy and that therapy is not a process to be feared but one that is powerful, logical, and requires all parties input for it to …show more content…
Over the years the “see one, do one, teach one” method has worked well for me. Reading and/or studying a book is a great way to learn new things but seeing it in action and being able to ask questions is even better. I feel that most of the nurses I work with feel the same way. When something new is introduced at our hospital we have product representatives come out and demonstrate how it works. I have not had the opportunity to sit in on a group therapy session yet but being able to observe someone leading the group versus being pushed into leading a group without any prior experience is