Supervision in social work is an essential stage in professional development, running parallel to the professional development of both students and professional workers. The quality of supervision, the supervisor’s identification with his/her professional role, and ability to inculcate social work values and methods are essential conditions in the professional development of the supervisee.

This book deals with the supervision and training of social work students and beginners in the field on a practical, process level, presenting the purposes and styles of supervision. It also treats the

burnout phenomena so destructive in the work of therapists.

Dr. Istifan Maroon is a certified supervisor in social work, and a lecturer in education at the University of Haifa.

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New York, Hildesheim, Zurich