Psykiaternes psykoterapiveilederutdannelse i Norge En redegjørelse for vår utvikling og praksis

Abstract

Although psychoanalysis was introduced in Norway at the beginning of this century, it is only during the last two-three decades that the psychodynamic frame of reference has dominated the psychiatric residency training. The present specialty training demands two years of psychotherapy supervision given by approved teachers. To become an approved supervisor one has to take advanced training in dynamic psychotherapy or psychoanalysis. A special course on the «pedagogical aspects of supervision» is also offered. Once a year we arrange a post-graduate conference for the approved supervisors. It takes place at Utstein Kloster by Stavanger, a former cloister built on the ruins of one of the farms of the vikingerkings. Alberta B. Szalita, New York, was the guest leader the first five years.-The main content of this conference is the exchange of clinical vignettes, along with formal lectures and discussions about administrative matters. It would be regarded as an advantage if the Medical Association took over the...