Understanding the Purposes, Tasks, and Functions of Supervision

This 1-hour workshop, “Understanding the Purposes, Tasks, and Functions of Supervision,” is part of a supervisor training series designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of key knowledge-based learning outcomes from the supervision curriculum.

In this session, participants will explore the fundamental purposes, tasks, and functions of supervision in the context of counseling and psychotherapy. Through a structured presentation, reflective activities, and practical discussions, participants will gain valuable insights into the dual purpose of supervision—supporting supervisee development while ensuring client welfare.

Learning Outcomes Covered:

Learning Outcome 1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the purposes, tasks, and functions of supervision.

• Content Area 1.1: The tasks, functions, and processes of supervision.
• Content Area 1.2: The roles of the supervisor.
• Content Area 1.3: The distinction between therapy and supervision.

What You Will Learn:

• The primary purposes of supervision in counseling and psychotherapy.
• Key tasks and functions of supervision, including monitoring professional standards and supporting supervisee development.
• Differences between the roles of a supervisor and a therapist.
• Understanding the dual purpose of supervision in meeting the needs of both the supervisee and the client.

Who Should Attend:

• Clinical supervisors looking to deepen their understanding of supervision fundamentals.
• Counselors, psychotherapists, and mental health professionals interested in developing supervisory skills.
• Professionals participating in clinical supervision courses seeking to achieve specific learning outcomes from their curriculum.

Workshop Format:

The session will be conducted live on Zoom and will also be available as a recording in the Onlinevents library for later viewing. It includes:

• A structured presentation on key concepts.
• Reflective questions and knowledge checks to encourage engagement.
• Practical discussions on applying supervision tasks and functions effectively.

Registration Details:

• Suggested Fee: This workshop is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis to ensure accessibility for all. We suggest a contribution of £20.
• Recording Cost: If you cannot attend the live session or wish to revisit the content, access to the workshop recording is available for £9.99 through the Onlinevents library.
• CPD Certificate: A Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate will be provided upon completion of the workshop.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at help@onlinevents.co.uk

Jo Birch MA FRSA, Supervisor, executive coach and psychotherapist

Jo brings people together in global learning communities. As Director of Crucial Difference & International Centre for Reflective Practice, Jo leads an international team providing training for coaches to become supervisors and continue developing as leaders in the profession. She is an accredited supervisor, and an active participant in the professional community, previously Chair of BACP Coaching and board member of AoCS and EASC.

Jo is editor of Coaching Supervision Groups: Resourcing Practitioners (2022); co-editor of EMCC Mastery Series publication Coaching Supervision: Advancing Practice, Changing Landscapes (2019) and previously series editor of Thinking Global in Coaching Today.

Jo also runs an annual international conference on Coaching Supervision in multiple languages including English, Russian and Chinese.