Therapist personal outcomes in Portland Model peer-group online supervision: a controlled pre–post study

This study explores therapists’ personal outcomes of the Portland Model (PM) approach to online peer group supervision. This approach is rooted in acceptance and commitment therapy, whose main features are being self-conducted and using experiential techniques. The study compared clinicians attending six PM sessions (N = 14) with a control group (N = 14) in terms of inclusion, self-compassion, burnout, well-being and mindful awareness. Furthermore, we used sociograms to explore the relationship network formed within the group. Results show that PM group supervision improves the sense of inclusion and mitigates some aspects of burnout. However, the approach didn't foster strong in-group relations.