In this monthly series of workshops throughout the year, participants are invited to think differently and develop their reflective practice. We will encourage and develop new and creative ways of looking at case challenges through the lenses of art and poetry and the wisdom of the seasons.
Session outline:
- Opening with participants defining their supervision case and question in individual, guided reflection.
- Participants explore a piece of art in pairs or small groups and discuss what emerges from the image for them with their supervision question in mind. There will be encouragement to notice other participants’ viewing perspectives.
- A reading of the accompanying poem once.
- Some brief enquiries around the words, phrases and salient points that emerged for participants.
- Second reading and individual reflection, specifically around own supervision question.
- Some paired discussion in break out rooms around new, creative perspectives for the question brought by the participants.
- Main room debrief.
- The participants receive the poem, art piece and further starting points for further reflection after the session.
Different art and poetry pieces to reflect the month and season will be selected from Gillian’s ‘Choir of Brave Voices’ publications for each session. These will be shared with participants in pdf form with the addition of valuable reflective practice starting points and more information about the background of the creative pieces to support personal or client reflection.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- How to get creative and develop reflective practice
- Using creative starting points to support challenging topic reflection and learning
- Creative ways of working to open up new perspectives and develop the ‘inner-supervisor’
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- People professionals interested in building their reflective practice and integrating more creativity in reflection and client work
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- It is so easy for thoughts to get stuck on a loop! Learning how to confidently use creative reflection points for professional reflective practice and in client sessions offers a safe opportunity to think differently, to get unstuck and discover new perspectives.
Course Content
Presenter
Gillian is a coach, supervisor, mentor, and author accredited at master practitioner level by the ICF and EMCC. She is accredited as a supervisor by the EMCC, EASC, and CSA. She founded Inside-Out Coaching and Brave Voice Books. Her expertise lies in combining creative and transformational tools with reflective practice to encourage personal and professional growth. Gillian’s work integrates her belief in the power of metaphor and storytelling, especially in supervision. Her first book, ‘Choir of Brave Voices’, encourages readers to develop their reflective practice and explore different perspectives to deepen their emotional, mental, and physical resourcefulness. these spaces for peer creative reflection bring an infinite mirror hall to each individual case reflection.
Shirley has extensive cross-cultural experience as a coach, mentor, and supervisor. Her background in global human resources gives her a unique perspective on leadership development. Shirley has developed expertise in using creative tools and art-based approaches to explore difficult dynamics when language falls short. Her work with imagery and embodied approaches, honed over 30 years, provides clients with a new way of thinking and processing their experiences, applicable both in-person and virtually.
