Role-play helps the supervisor present a moment of therapy, and reflect on what has happened to the therapist to the patient and further model the therapeutic skills. Usually, the supervisor or other supervisees (in group supervision) play the patient, and the therapist plays a significant moment in the psychotherapeutic session. Supervisors or supervisees in group supervision can play the patient in different situations, and can also reverse roles when the therapist plays their patient, and the supervisor plays the therapist. Before role-playing, there is a need to set a specific goal. Playing roles in supervision can focus on (a) conceptualizing the case; (b) assessing and optimizing therapeutic strategies; (c) a better understanding of the therapeutic relationship. A specific goal needs to be set before role-playing. The technique can focus on (a) case conceptualization; (b) assessment and optimization therapeutic strategies; (c) a better understanding of the therapeutic relationship. A variety of approaches can be used for role-playings, such as pattern learning, modelling, chaining, encouragement and feedback, or psychodrama techniques such as monologue, an empty chair, role change, alter-ego, using multiple chairs or toys.

Department of Psychiatry University Hospital Olomouc Faculty of Medicine Palacky University in Olomouc Czech Republic

Department of Psychology Sciences Faculty of Social Science and Health Care Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra Slovak Republic

Department of Psychotherapy Institute for Postgraduate Training in Health Care Prague Czech Republic

Jessenia Inc Rehabilitation Hospital Beroun Akeso Holding MINDWELL s r o Czech Republic

Laboratory of Behavioral Medicine Neuroscience Institute Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Palanga Lithuania

MB Psichologija Institute of Neuromedicine Lithuania

University of Latvia Latvian Association of CBT Riga Latvia