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PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION - BPS301

Duration (approx) 100 hours
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Why Study Professional Supervision?

Supervision is important for anyone working in the field of counselling.  The course will provide you with an extensive and intensive insight into the professional supervision process and the underlying theories.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

The Professional Supervision course is suitable for –

  • Anyone already working in counselling or other helping professions.
  • Anyone wanting to improve their knowledge of the supervision process.
  • Students wanting to improve their job and career prospects in counselling and the helping professions.
  •  Study for CPD, professional development or for interest.

What Will You Learn in This Course?

Learn more about supervision skills in the counselling profession.

  • Learn about supervision, triads, supervision models and much more.
  • Improve your skills in supervising other professionals.
  • Develop your awareness of what to expect when undergoing supervision yourself.
  • Study topics, such as – An introduction to Professional Supervision, Supervision Models, Ethics, Confidentiality, Approaches to Supervision, Managing Supervision, Supervision in Other Professions and more.

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COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

The course is divided into 7 lessons as follows:

Lesson 1. Introduction to Professional Supervision

  • Introduction.
  • Nature and scope of counselling.
  • Defining supervision.
  • Benefits of being supervised.
  • Personal moral qualities of a counsellor.
  • Case study.
  • Your strengths and weaknesses.
  • SWOT analysis.
  • Qualities of a professional supervisor.
  • Case study.

Lesson 2. Models of Supervision

  • Beginning the super vision process.
  • Contracts.
  • Models of supervision.
  • Mentoring.
  • Proctors interactive model of supervision.
  • Use of reflection in the theoretical framework.
  • Forms of supervision: individual, group, self, agency.
  • Reporting and record keeping.
  • PBL: Create and present a plan with specific strategies for improving the supervision of employee’s work-related skills, attitudes, and knowledge in the workplace, based on a clear understanding of the person’s needs, values, and situation.

Lesson 3. Professionalism, Ethics, and Legal Concerns

  • Introduction and ethical codes.
  • Supervisor professional standards.
  • Ethical decisions.
  • Responsibilities of supervisors to other professionals.
  • Confidentiality.
  • Informed consent.
  • Multicultural counselling.
  • Dual relationships.
  • Professional boundaries.
  • Complaints.
  • Professional misconduct.
  • Bringing the profession into disrepute.
  • Sanctions.

Lesson 4. Different Approaches to Supervision

  • Relevant theories or models.
  • Developmental models.
  • The Professional Development Model (PDM).
  • Discrimination model.
  • Issues in supervision.
  • What is burnout.
  • What causes burnout.
  • Is stress the same as burn out.
  • Online counselling and supervision.
  • Telephone counselling.
  • E mail or online counselling.
  • How does online supervision work.
  • International perspectives on counselling supervision.

Lesson 5. Supervision for Different Professions.

  • Introduction.
  • What to look for in an effective supervisor.
  • Foundations of supervision.
  • Supervision policy statement.
  • Case study: Supervision in social work.
  • Case study: Supervision in occupational health nursing.
  • Case study: Supervision in the coaching profession.
  • Case study: Supervision for child safety.
  • Case study: Supervision in youth work.

Lesson 6. Organisational Considerations

  • Introduction.
  • Self-governance, awareness and supervision.
  • Defining requirements.
  • Organisational dynamics.
  • Team dynamics.
  • Supervision and outside contractors.
  • Benefits of supervision in an organisation.
  • Education.

Lesson 7. Managing Supervision

  • Issues in managing the process.
  • Frequency and duration of supervision.
  • Finance.
  • Other elements.
  • Motivating factors.
  • Transference and counter transference.
  • Power abuse.
  • Selection of supervisors and supervision.
  • Standardised and open methods of supervision.

COURSE AIMS

  • To understand what is meant by professional supervision, why it is necessary, benefits and disadvantages.
  • To define and compare different models of supervision including reciprocal mentoring, group supervision, self-supervision, and agency supervision.
  • To develop an understanding of professional issues of supervision including confidentiality, ethics, quality control, and legal concerns.
  • To understand and define different approaches to supervision including psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioural, solution-orientated, process-orientated and narrative methods.
  • To understand some of the different approaches applied to supervision for different professional groups.
  • To understand the different requirements of providing supervision in organisations where most employees are counsellors, organisations where counsellors are in the minority, and organisations of non-counsellors.
  • To identify the different managerial components of the supervision process including budgeting, monitoring frequency of supervision, selection of supervisors, and the question of standardisation.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

"The course was a valuable learning experience because it challenged my thinking regarding the application of supervision and how to apply supervision to different professions. The course exceeded my expectations, in particular because it explored other aspects of supervision such as burn-out, professionalism, ethics and legal concerns. The course has a very comprehensive approach to supervision, which makes for a more rounded supervisor."
Allan M Eno MSc (Hons) Degree, Clinical Supervisor/Manager, Harley St, London - UK, Professional Supervision course.

 

What Next?

Improve your professional knowledge and career prospects by moving into the field of counselling supervision. A great course for professional development and to improve your knowledge.  Learn more about counselling supervision theory, practice and ethical practice.

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Meet some of our academics

Tracey Jones (psychology)B.Sc. (Hons) (Psychology), M.Soc.Sc (social work), DipSW (social work), PGCE (Education), PGD (Learning Disability Studies) Tracey began studying psychology in 1990. She has a wide range of experience within the psychology and social work field, particularly working with people with learning disabilities. She is also qualified as a teacher and now teaches psychology and social work related subjects. She has been a book reviewer for the British Journal of Social Work and has also written many textbooks, blogs, articles and ebooks on psychology, writing, sociology, child development and more. She has had also several short stories published.
Jacinda Cole B.Sc.,M.Psych.Psychologist, Educator, Author, Psychotherapist. B.Sc., Psych.Cert., M. Psych. Cert.Garden Design, MACA. Jacinda has over 25 years of experience in psychology, in both Australia and England. She has co-authored several psychology text books and many courses including diploma and degree level courses in psychology and counselling. Jacinda joined ACS in 2001.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.
Kate Gibson B.Soc.Sc.15+ years experience in HR, marketing, education & project management. Kate has traveled and worked in a variety of locations including London, New Zealand and Australia.


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