| The problem. The purpose of this study was to illuminate the trainee's experience of computer-assisted live supervision.;The method. The systematic approach for phenomenological research was utilized to provide structure, continuity, and validity to the study.;Results. Ten themes were revealed: (a) overall feelings/impressions of computer-assisted, live supervision; (b) affects of computer-assisted, live supervision on the flow of the session; (c) the time it took to become comfortable with the computer system; (d) experience of time constraints for reading the directives; (e) reaction to/interpretation of the actual directive; (f) feelings of being in control of session; (g) feelings about the immediacy of input into the therapeutic setting; (h) effects of computer-assisted, live supervision on the trainee's rapport with his/her clients; (i) effects of computer-assisted, live supervision on the trainee's rapport with his/her supervisor/team; and (j) comfort with the equipment. From these themes emerged the trainee's generalized experience with computer-assisted, live supervision. Recommendations were also provided for the anatomy of good computer-assisted, live supervision. |
