The voices of registered play therapists as supervisors.

Abstract

This study examined the background, perceived training needs, and issues of Registered Play Therapist Supervisors (n 305) and their supervisees. Supervisors completed a four-part survey regarding demographics, supervisor and supervisee issues, and perceptions of training needs for supervisors of play therapists. Important findings are the lack of training in and possible understanding of clinical supervision, the lack of perceived need for supervision of supervision, and the absence of countertransference as an important issue for supervisors.