Trainee Perceptions of Live Supervision Phone-Ins

Abstract

ABSTRACT This paper describes a phenomenological inquiry into trainees' perceptions of phone-ins during live supervision. Using a phenomenological qualitative research design, the authors interviewed doctoral level trainees to gather an understanding of their perceptions regarding the use of phone-ins as a supervisory tool in marriage and family therapy training. Four major themes emerged from the interviews-how phone-ins are used, the effect of phone-ins on clients, the effect of phone-ins on trainees, and the effect of the supervisor-trainee relationships on the use of phone-ins. From these themes emerged profiles of the positive and the negative qualities of supervisors. Recommendations are also provided for the anatomy of a good phone-in.