The Use of a Peer Supervision Group by Social Work Clinicians

We describe the origin and structure of a peer supervision group organized by social workers and ongoing for five years. Peer supervision was our response to a felt need for the social work practitioner to continue to develop professionally. The group has met a wide range of professional needs for social work practitioners. Group members were generally eager for the opportunity to discuss case material with one another. We foresee such peer group supervision as a viable mechanism for providing consultation and continuing education for experienced clinicians.