Supervising professionals involved in the psychological care of people infected with HIV/AIDS |
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| Authors: | Robert Bor Isobel Scher Heather Salt |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Psychology Division;2. Visiting Lecturer , City University , Northampton Square, London, ECIV OHB;3. Northwick Park Hospital , London, UK |
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| Abstract: | The provision of psychological care for people with HIV/AIDS in the last decade has led to a demand for professional supervision of counsellors and other professionals who work with this patient group. While there are many similarities in the supervisory process with professionals working with patients with other medical and psychological problems, there are also unique and specific issues which stem from working with people with HIV/AIDS. Some of these are discussed in this paper. The supervisory process described relates to a systemic conceptual framework. Tasks in clinical supervision and dijiculties in supervision are highlighted. Suggestions are offered for setting up and developing supervision sessions in clinical practice. |
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