Supervision is a process conducted within a formal working relationship in which a qualified or trainee practitioner presents they client work to a qualified supervisor as a way of enhancing their practice through careful reflection, discussion, and reflection.
Supervision can take place on a one to one basis or in groups and when the supervisee is a trainee, should include the regular use of live, audio or videotaped sessions with a client.
The Purpose of Supervision
The primary purpose of supervision is to enhance the professional development (skills, competence, and confidence) of the supervisee to ensure the best possible outcomes for their clients. It can also contribute towards a gate-keeping process that allows for the recognition of certain situations, e.g., burnout, where because of the supervisee’s physical, mental, psychological or emotional state it is unsuitable for them to work with clients.
Tasks of a Supervisor
Being a supervisor for one of our trainees involves a broad range of developmental and evaluative tasks – these tasks include:
- Theoretical Knowledge – assisting in the deepening of your supervisee's competence to integrate the theory that they are learning into clinical practice.
- Clinical Skills and Reflective Practice – assist in the advancement of your supervisee's ability to reflect upon and enhance the effectiveness of their clinical interventions.
- Personal and Professional Development – assist in the cultivation of your supervisee's capacity to use themselves in service of the work, and to account for and commit to the professional responsibilities that the role of clinician entails.
Supervisor Applications
To join Metanoia Institute as an approved supervisor, please use the form below: