A Case Presentation Paradigm

Abstract

This paper provides a case presentation model that has been utilized by beginning master's, post master's and doctoral level students who are participating in small group supervision. The literature revealed that while many authors have addressed the theoretical, structural and relationship issues involved in small group supervision, there is a dearth of literature on the actual case presentation format itself. The author proposes a paradigm in which the case presentation is organized into four major areas: the characterological analysis, the system analysis, the goal analysis and the analysis of the therapeutic intervention. The author's case presentation format organizes the information about a client into a clear and succinct view of the client that allows for effective and efficient use of the time of small group supervision.