The Program
The objective of this Training Program is to develop supervisory skills within a Person Centred, Reflective framework. Using a person centred and creative approach, this program supports supervisors to develop skills that will equip them to supervise practitioners across a range of different modalities and presenting issues.
The program is strongly influenced by the latest research in neuroscience and underpinned by person centred principles and a compassionate approach. With a focus on the relationship and each individual’s innate healing capacity and growth potential, supervision, like therapy, can be transformational. The inclusion of practical activities from expressive / creative modalities facilitates learning and supports participants in their development as Supervisors.
The Program is 3 x 2-day workshops, across three months. For each 2-day workshop, participants will be provided with pre-reading, to be completed prior to attending the program. These pre-readings are taken from a number of respected authors in the Supervision field and will deepen your understanding of the theory of supervision. The workshops will provide opportunity for discussion, reflection, activities and application.
Drawing on the works of Michael Carroll, Hawkins & Shohet and Gilbert & Evans, we will consider the following topics:
Drawing on the work of Hawkins and Shohet, Inskipp and Proctor, Michael Carroll and Joyce Scaife, we consider the following:
Drawing on the work of Bonnie Badenoch, Gilbert & Evans and Mearns & Thorne, we consider the following:
Drawing on the works of Tim Desmond and P. Gilbert, we will address the following topics:
Drawing on the latest literature regarding Group Facilitation and Supervision, we will address the following topics:
Drawing on the work of Schuck & Wood and Pearson & Wilson, we will address the following topics:
Successful Completion Requirements
To meet PACFA training requirements you will need to complete a number of assessment tasks, including one live supervision session (observed by your Assessor). You will also be required to submit recordings of two individual sessions and one group session, as well as a Logbook documenting 10 hours of supervisory practice.
For ACA accreditation, you will be required to attend at least three days of face to face training and you will also be required to conduct a face to face supervision session, to be observed by your Assessor. Live observations will take place at the end of Day Five (a four hour workshop) and the day following completion of the Training Program. You will be able to supervise a fellow member of your group for this assessment and times will be scheduled towards the end of the program.
Registration Requirements
This Program meets both ACA and PACFA training requirements.
PACFA's endorsement relates to both face to face and online delivery.
ACA's endorsement relates to face to face delivery, or a blended approach where at least three days are delivered face to face .
To gain registration as a supervisor with either association, it is necessary to also meet their requirements regarding client contact hours, supervisory practice and supervision. Please refer to their respective websites for more details.
For those who wish to develop advanced skills we offer a Master Class Program. Please see the Masterclass page for further details.