A narrative review of group analytic literature on clinical supervision: Seeking coherence and correspondence

A systematic narrative literature review was carried out with the aim of identifying key themes in group analytic on clinical supervision, and to inform development theory, practice research this area. The search identified 103 relevant publications, nearly all involving case vignettes supervisory theoretical reflections only a handful published studies field date. Four core were literature, indicating what analysts have considered be functions supervision—one primary theme: Providing critical holding containment, three other radiating from concern: Supporting capacity bear process emotionally, sustaining ability think deeply widely, counteracting isolation enabling creative exchange. nature each these is elaborated, material critically terms contribution supervision (considering coherence) its relationship wider correspondence disciplines). In conclusion, some implications recommendations are outlined.