Supervision in systemic family therapy educational program for specialists working with children

Children and adolescents neuropsychic disorders are often connected with family functioning (family system). On the other hand, the illness of a child affects the family and leads to secondary changes in the system, forming a «vicious circle». Specialists working with children have to include systemic family therapy in their day-to-day practice. Educational program of systemic family therapy for children consists of theoretical and practical training. Group «face-to-face» or «live» supervision is a part of it. Face-to-face supervision is an effective tool to convert theoretical knowledge into practical skills and abilities. As well as it provides an atmosphere of mutual help and constructive cooperation within professional community.