Clinical Supervision is a key and integral part of development, training and reflection for all clinicians, and an adjunct to clinical practice. However, many psychologists reflect on not knowing ‘how to do’ supervision well, and individual experiences can be varied. Supervision often elicits difficult experiences for supervisees including imposter syndrome, tricky feelings (guilt, shame, embarrassment) and being stuck (either with the presentation, in the work, or in supervision itself). With the difficulty of this, it is important to foster and develop strong goals and expectations for supervision practice, and support people in identifying same. Furthermore, the needs of supervision will change as the clinician skill level changes – often beginning with a focus on skills base and acquisition to a more reflective and process-based experience with time and experience.
Process based supervision (such as those used in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is a model which allows supervisees and supervisors to engage in the complex issues that arise in the course of supervision, the aspects of which will be covered in the workshop.
This workshop will discuss and explore process models of supervision (SHAPE, SEED and Portland) and reflective practice, as well as engage in reflective exercises and demonstrations to help participants understand their needs and preferences in supervision.