Abstract
This study examines supervisors' reactions to their pregnant supervisees. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with social work supervisees who were pregnant for the first time during fieldwork training. The interviewees were either in the ninth month (N=5) or 2 to12 months after delivery (N=5). Content analysis revealed three themes regarding supervisory functioning: supervisors' initial responses to the pregnancy disclosure, supervisors' methods of supervision, and supervisees' explanations concerning the supervision modes. Analysis revealed that initial responses were personal and/or professional, and three modes of ongoing professional reactions emerged: avoidant, educational, and therapeutic. Explanations for supervisors' reactions are discussed along with implications for social work supervision.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3-19 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Clinical Supervisor |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2009 |
Keywords
- Field supervisors
- Field work training
- Pregnancy disclosure
- Pregnant supervisee
- Social work supervision
