Povzetek: V članku predstavljamo za spremljanje terapevtskega procesa prirejeni sistem za kodiranje čustvenih izrazov, povzet po sistemu Specific Affect Coding System (SPAFF, Gottman in Coan, 2007). Predstavljena je kratka zgodovina in problemi kodiranja čustvenih izrazov, kode sistema, postopek kodiranja, usposabljanje ocenjevalcev ter pravila dobrega kodiranja. Prav tako so predstavljene izkušnje kodiranja z novim sistemom, razlogi za priredbe kod v kontekstu ocenjevanja terapevtskih procesov in predlogi za nadaljnje izboljšave.Ključne besede: kodirni sistem SPAFF, čustva, psihoterapija, priredba testa, usposabljanje. Adaptation of the Specific Affect Coding System (SPAFF)Tomaž Erzar, Tatjana Rožič, Katarina Kompan Erzar, Boštjan Čampa, and Vesna Mirt Čampa Faculty of Theology, University of Ljubljana, SloveniaAbstract: The article describes the Slovenian adaptation of the Specific Affect Coding System (SPAFF) which was developed by Gottman and colleagues (Gottman and Coan, 2007) for the purpose of examining emotional expression. We present a short history and problems of coding emotions, codes of the system, coding procedure, training of coders, and rules of accurate observing. Also presented are the experiences with the new system, arguments for adaptation of codes to therapeutic processes and suggestions for further improvements.

This qualitative study explores moments within four individual psychotherapy supervision processes that were experienced by supervisors and supervisees as crucial in terms of change. A multi-case study design was applied, and multiple sources of data were analyzed. On the basis of a constant comparative method, the following themes were identified that appeared in the same order within all moments of change: increasing tension, unexpected move and uncertainty, reestablishing connection, and new insights and plans. The study then tested the hypothesis that the themes contain elements of affect regulation, defined as attunement, disruption, and repair. To test this hypothesis, the four themes were first analyzed descriptively, and then coded for emotional expressions. The results confirmed the presence of affect regulation in every theme. The findings have significant implications for understanding and teaching psychotherapy supervision.