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Implications of intersubjectivity for supervisory practice

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Different aspects of a case will be emphasized depending on the theoretical lens used to understand it. Intersubjectivity theory will be used in case discussion to illustrate how our focus in the case shifts with different theoretical orientations. By using intersubjectivity, the multiple subjectivities: patient, therapist and supervisor’s influence on the therapeutic process are highlighted. Case material is discussed in the context of death and loss.

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Cait, CA. Implications of intersubjectivity for supervisory practice. Clin Soc Work J 34, 253–265 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10615-005-0014-4

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