Recursive Frame Analysis Supervision: The Art of Tracking Performance

Recursive Frame Analysis, a research methodology created by Bradford Keeney, offers researchers the ability to track recursion and circularity in the midst of a linear performance. By noting the drawn distinctions and built frames, an analyst can track the performance from beginning to end. The author introduces the audience to the development, use, and related research surrounding Recursive Frame Analysis. Additionally, the author suggests Recursive Frame Analysis as a process of systemic supervision in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. A clinical supervision session with two masters level supervisees, two doctoral level supervisees, a clinical supervisor, and a consultant was used to demonstrate the utility of Recursive Frame Analysis as a process of systemic supervision. Recursive Frame Analysis was used to analyze the distinctions and frames built within the supervision session. Additionally, the author used Recursive Frame Analysis to guide the process of the study, thereby making the entire document a meta-Recursive Frame Analysis. In conclusion, the performer offers further study and implications for the field of research surrounding Recursive Frame Analysis and its usefulness as a process of systemic supervision.