Supervision Training: The Purposes, Understanding the Purposes, Tasks & Functions of Supervision Workshop with Jo Birch

This 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. 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.

BACP Curriculum Learning Outcomes Addressed:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the purposes, tasks, and functions of supervision.

BACP Curriculum Content Areas Addressed:

• 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 counselling 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:

• Are you a clinical supervisor seeking to deepen your understanding of supervision fundamentals?
• This workshop is also ideal for counsellors, psychotherapists, and mental health professionals interested in developing supervisory skills.
• Professionals enrolled in clinical supervision courses aiming to achieve specific learning outcomes from their curriculum.

Supervisor Training Workshop Series

This workshop is part of a series covering all knowledge-based learning outcomes and content areas outlined in the BACP Counselling and Psychotherapy Supervision Training Curriculum.

You can view the curriculum on the BACP website by clicking here: https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/competences-and-curricula/supervision-curriculum/

The purpose of this series is to make the required knowledge accessible to practitioners training as supervisors and to supervisors refreshing and updating their competencies.

Onlinevents’ radical inclusion policy ensures everyone can participate by offering pay-what-you-can tickets for live workshops and affordable access to recordings in the Learning Library. This aligns with Onlinevents’ mission to make learning within the helping professions accessible to all.

While this series does not constitute a full Supervisor Training programme, it offers a thorough grounding in the knowledge-based learning outcomes and competencies described by the BACP. These workshops are an excellent foundation for those looking to expand their understanding of supervision and prepare for further training. To meet all competencies and integrate this knowledge into practical skills and personal development, participants should enrol in a Supervisor Training programme that will support the integration of this knowledge-based learning into the skills and personal development needed to practice as a Supervisor.