Why are words like “field supervisors” and “field instructors” used to describe the SUWS staff instead of “therapists” and “counselors”?
A. Many students participated in therapy or counseling prior to coming to SUWS. If they learn that they will be working with a counselor or therapist, they may be tempted to approach the program using the words, stories, and (perhaps) manipulations they used in the past. We use words like “student,” “supervisor,” and “instructor” to differentiate SUWS from other, more familiar and predictable approaches to treatment, and this unpredictability is crucial in the initial work we do.
