In the space between words, deeper truths often reside. Metaphors — subtle and symbolic, — offer powerful glimpses into how people experience their inner worlds.
This practical workshop invites Reflective Supervisors to develop a refined ear for the metaphors that shape meaning in supervision conversations. You’ll explore how metaphors act as mirrors, revealing emotional landscapes, values, beliefs and hidden perspectives.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- Deepen your ability to recognise metaphor in supervision conversations.
- Discover how to gently explore the metaphors embedded in the narrative.
- Gain confidence in using metaphor to unlock new perspectives and possibilities for the supervisee.
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- This workshop is intended for Reflective Supervisors who supervise people working across a broad range professions, including, health, education, community voluntary and churches.
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- Develop the ability to access the emotional and cognitive layers beneath surface dialogue.
- Learn to work with complexity, challenge, and ambiguity in a non-threatening and imaginative way.
Course Content
Presenter

Elizabeth Garry Brosnan holds an MA in Supervision and Diploma in Educational Leadership Coaching. She is an Accredited Supervisor.
She supports those in leadership roles to discover creative and effective ways of exploring and understanding the challenges and opportunities in their work. She supports clients to find greater clarity, wider choice, and freedom in creating a more enriched professional life.