Integrative Systemic Supervision: Training Therapists to Work With Individuals, Couples, and Families

This book provides a comprehensive guide to applying Integrative Systemic Therapy (IST) principles in clinical supervision and training. It offers a solution to the challenges therapists face when integrating diverse therapeutic models.

In today’s clinical practice, training based on single models is insufficient, and many therapists struggle to combine conflicting approaches. This book presents a theory-driven, hands-on method for supervisors to help therapists bridge these gaps and master integrative therapy from a systemic perspective. The first half focuses on IST supervision methods within cultural contexts, while the second half explores the development of both IST supervisors and therapists, with practical, real-world supervision examples throughout.

Invaluable to supervisors in marriage and family therapy, counseling, clinical psychology, and social work, the book equips readers with essential tools to enhance their supervision practice and expand their expertise in integrative therapy.

Yaliu He, PhD, LMFT, is an associate professor in Marriage and Family Therapy at Iona University. She is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

Nathan R. Hardy, PhD, LMFT, is an associate professor of Marriage and Family Therapy and the MFT Program Coordinator at Oklahoma State University. He is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.

Adam Fisher, PhD, ABPP, is an associate clinical professor at Brigham Young University. He is an AASECT certified sex therapist, and a certified group psychotherapist. He is also a clinical lecturer at Northwestern University.

Neil Venketramen, LMFT, serves as a clinical lecturer and the Assistant Director for Clinical Training and Supervision at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. He is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor.