Deepening the Group Training Experience: Group Cohesion and Supervision Impact in Alliance-Focused Training.

IF 1.8 3区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL

Group Dynamics-Theory Research and Practice Pub Date : 2021-03-01 DOI:10.1037/gdn0000134

Adelya A Urmanche, Mary Minges, Catherine F Eubanks, Bernard S Gorman, J Christopher Muran

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of the current study is to explore experiences of trainees engaged in alliance-focused training (AFT), a group supervision modality with an explicit focus on awareness of ruptures and implementation of repair strategies. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group supervision as a point of comparison, the study examines supervisory alliance, ruptures, group cohesion and safety, and supervision impact.

Method: Eighty-three trainees (clinical psychology interns, advanced-level psychology externs and psychiatry residents) at a metropolitan medical center in New York City who received supervision in CBT (N = 38) or AFT (N = 45) reported on their group supervision experience. Participants had a mean age of 29.5 (SD = 4.9); 77% were women; 84% of participants identified as White, 7% as Multiethnic, 6% as Hispanic/Latinx, 1% as Black, and 1% as Asian. Participants reported on occurrence of ruptures with their supervisor, supervisory alliance (Working Alliance Inventory-Short), group safety, supervision depth and smoothness (Session Evaluation Questionnaire), and group cohesion (Group Climate Questionnaire). Mixed and general linear models, and correlation analyses were used for analysis.

Results: All trainees reported equally low incidence of ruptures with their supervisor alongside high ratings of supervisory alliance. Trainees in AFT reported experiencing less safety, smoothness, and greater intergroup conflict than trainees in CBT supervision; however, they also reported stronger group engagement and a deeper supervision experience.

Conclusions: Results suggest that AFT may provide a rich environment to foster a certain level of discomfort and risk-taking that may facilitate an engaging and meaningful learning experience.

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深化团队培训经验:联盟培训中的团队凝聚力和监督影响。

目的:本研究旨在探讨学员参与以联盟为中心的培训(AFT)的经验，AFT是一种明确关注破裂意识和实施修复策略的群体监督模式。本研究以认知行为疗法(Cognitive behavioural Therapy, CBT)团体监督为研究对象，考察监督联盟、监督破裂、团体凝聚力与安全、监督影响。方法:83名在纽约市大都会医疗中心接受CBT (N = 38)或AFT (N = 45)小组监督的实习生(临床心理学实习生、高级心理学实习生和精神病学住院医师)报告其小组监督经历。参与者的平均年龄为29.5岁(SD = 4.9);77%是女性;84%的参与者为白人，7%为多种族，6%为西班牙裔/拉丁裔，1%为黑人，1%为亚洲人。参与者报告了与主管破裂的情况、监督联盟(工作联盟清单-短)、小组安全、监督深度和顺畅度(会议评估问卷)和小组凝聚力(小组气候问卷)。采用混合线性模型和一般线性模型，并采用相关分析进行分析。结果:所有的受训者都报告了与他们的主管破裂的发生率同样低，同时监督联盟的评分也很高。与CBT组相比，AFT组的受训者报告的安全性、平稳性更低，组间冲突更大;然而，他们也报告了更强的团队参与和更深入的监督经验。结论:结果表明，AFT可能提供了一个丰富的环境，以培养一定程度的不适和冒险精神，从而促进有吸引力和有意义的学习体验。

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Group Dynamics-Theory Research and Practice PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL-

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期刊介绍： Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice publishes original empirical articles, theoretical analyses, literature reviews, and brief reports dealing with basic and applied topics in the field of group research and application. The editors construe the phrase group dynamics in the broadest sense—the scientific study of all aspects of groups—and publish work by investigators in such fields as psychology, psychiatry, sociology, education, communication, and business. The journal publishes articles examining groups in a range of contexts, including ad hoc groups in experimental settings, therapy groups, naturally forming friendship groups and cliques, organizational units, self-help groups, and learning groups.