Articles
EXTERNAL SUPERVISION – CONFIDENTIAL OR ACCOUNTABLE?
Social Work Review. Autumn 2001 Click on the link to read the article External Supervision: Confidential or Accountable?
Abstract
The benefits of “external“ supervision are well understood. This paper provides a framework for addressing some of its potential disadvantages, whilst emphasising the importance of retaining its essence. It presents a system for laying sound foundations for the supervisory process, by establishing a purposeful relationship between supervisor, agency and supervisee. It proposes an initial discussion, summarised in a contract, and reviewed by means of further regular meetings. It explores some of the issues, such as accountability and performance concerns, which need to be explicitly addressed in discussions between the parties.
FORETHOUGHT AND AFTERTHOUGHT - TWO OF THE KEYS TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GOOD PRACTICE IN SUPERVISION
Social Work Review. Autumn/ Winter 2003 Click on the link to read the article: Forethought and Afterthought article.pdf
Abstract
As supervision becomes more of a discipline in its own right, attention must be paid to professional development for supervisors. This article suggests that the key to continuing professional development for supervisors lies in their willingness to translate ideas around reflective practice into a commitment to reflecting regularly on supervision processes. It seems that many supervisors find it hard to prioritise regular reflection. A contributing factor may be the lack of a format or framework for reflection. This article provides a range of possible frameworks from supervision theory to assist this process.
MAKING TIME TO REFLECT
Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal. UK 14 (9).November
Allowing time to reflect on a supervisee before and after a session, and on supervision in general, is of great benefit to the process of supervision.
SUPERVISION - AN EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIP - THE EXPERIENCE OF RUNNING WORKSHOPS FOR SUPERVISEES IN 2004-5
Social Work Review. Summer 2005
Click on the link to read the article: Supervision an effective partnership
Abstract
This article is based on a paper presented at the inaugural Australian Counselling and Supervision conference, Brisbane in February 2005. During 2004-5, the author developed a training workshop for supervisees and delivered it throughout New Zealand. This article explores the rationale for, and philosophy of, the workshop, the literature supporting it, an overview of the programme, the experience of running workshops, and an evaluation of the outcomes.
SUPERVISION CONTRACTS REVISITED – TOWARDS A NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT
Social Work Review 2008. Vol 20 (1) Click on the link to read the article Supervision Contracts Revisited
Abstract
The use of standardised supervision contracts within organisations is increasing. These standardised contracts are being frequently used by supervisors to replace an individually negotiated agreement between them and their supervisees. This article revisits the meaning and purpose of supervision contracts. It explores in detail the differences between an organisational standard contract and an individual negotiated agreement. The author recommends a dual system where both types of contract are employed.
Social Work Review. Autumn 2001 Click on the link to read the article External Supervision: Confidential or Accountable?
Abstract
The benefits of “external“ supervision are well understood. This paper provides a framework for addressing some of its potential disadvantages, whilst emphasising the importance of retaining its essence. It presents a system for laying sound foundations for the supervisory process, by establishing a purposeful relationship between supervisor, agency and supervisee. It proposes an initial discussion, summarised in a contract, and reviewed by means of further regular meetings. It explores some of the issues, such as accountability and performance concerns, which need to be explicitly addressed in discussions between the parties.
FORETHOUGHT AND AFTERTHOUGHT - TWO OF THE KEYS TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GOOD PRACTICE IN SUPERVISION
Social Work Review. Autumn/ Winter 2003 Click on the link to read the article: Forethought and Afterthought article.pdf
Abstract
As supervision becomes more of a discipline in its own right, attention must be paid to professional development for supervisors. This article suggests that the key to continuing professional development for supervisors lies in their willingness to translate ideas around reflective practice into a commitment to reflecting regularly on supervision processes. It seems that many supervisors find it hard to prioritise regular reflection. A contributing factor may be the lack of a format or framework for reflection. This article provides a range of possible frameworks from supervision theory to assist this process.
MAKING TIME TO REFLECT
Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal. UK 14 (9).November
Allowing time to reflect on a supervisee before and after a session, and on supervision in general, is of great benefit to the process of supervision.
SUPERVISION - AN EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIP - THE EXPERIENCE OF RUNNING WORKSHOPS FOR SUPERVISEES IN 2004-5
Social Work Review. Summer 2005
Click on the link to read the article: Supervision an effective partnership
Abstract
This article is based on a paper presented at the inaugural Australian Counselling and Supervision conference, Brisbane in February 2005. During 2004-5, the author developed a training workshop for supervisees and delivered it throughout New Zealand. This article explores the rationale for, and philosophy of, the workshop, the literature supporting it, an overview of the programme, the experience of running workshops, and an evaluation of the outcomes.
SUPERVISION CONTRACTS REVISITED – TOWARDS A NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT
Social Work Review 2008. Vol 20 (1) Click on the link to read the article Supervision Contracts Revisited
Abstract
The use of standardised supervision contracts within organisations is increasing. These standardised contracts are being frequently used by supervisors to replace an individually negotiated agreement between them and their supervisees. This article revisits the meaning and purpose of supervision contracts. It explores in detail the differences between an organisational standard contract and an individual negotiated agreement. The author recommends a dual system where both types of contract are employed.
