עיניים מפוקחות לרווחה: חוויית המפוקחים על ידי יחידת 'צור' דרך עיני המטפלים

The current study focuses on the supervision experience of sexual offenders as it is perceived by their therapists. It aims to explore the supervisees' experience of supervision, the nature of the relationship between the supervisor and the supervisee, and to examine how supervision and the supervising officer can contribute to the supervisee. 12 therapists took part in this study, both men and women, who had treated convicted sexual offenders under the supervision of 'Zur' Unit for at least one year. Participants were selected according to 'purposeful example' and 'snowball example’. Their participation in the study was voluntary and completely confidential. Data collection was based on a semi-structured open interview with each participant, using an interview guide. Categorical content analysis revealed three main categories, two of which are presented in the current study: 1. Characteristics of the relationship between the supervising officer and the supervisee; 2. therapy and supervision.These categories centered around five themes,of which four are presented: The first emphasizes the importance of combining supervision and rehabilitation; the second presents therapeutic properties of supervision, and needs that arise within that framework; the third highlights the supervisory relationship as meaningful and influential on cooperation; the fourth discusses whether experiences in the supervisory relationship are a reflection of the inner world of the patient,or if they are rooted in reality. The importance of supervision and characteristics of the supervisory relationships are discussed, as well as suggestions for improving supervision in interpersonal aspects.