Being in Couples, Working with Couples, Supervising the Work

Whether we are in a couple ourselves, working with couples in therapy, or supporting supervisees who do, this work invites us into a dynamic, often emotionally charged relational field. Supervising therapists who work with couples brings particular challenges — how do we help our supervisees stay present to both partners, without becoming triangulated or swept into the emotional crossfire?

In this session, Malcolm Stern draws on decades of experience in therapy, couple work, and supervision to explore how we, as supervisors, can hold a strong and steady container — for our supervisees and ourselves. We’ll reflect on the parallel processes that arise in supervision, the transferences that may be evoked in us, and how our own experiences of being in relationship shape the lens through which we supervise.

Together, we’ll consider how to support supervisees in navigating conflict, maintaining therapeutic direction, and holding ethical clarity — all while staying open to the depth and richness that couple work brings.

This workshop invites supervisors — and all those reflecting on relationship — to explore not only what happens in the therapy room, but also what arises within us, and how supervision can model the very relational presence we hope to cultivate in others.

RECORDING 

This event will be recorded and you can use the ticket function to pre-purchase the recording before the event. This will be useful for colleagues who are not able to attend the event live and also for those who attend the event live and want to watch it again.

ZOOM 

This event will be hosted on the Zoom meeting platform where we will use our cameras and microphones to interact with each other as a group.

SELF-SELECT FEE

The self-select fee is a radical inclusion policy to open learning for all colleagues. The guide price for this event is £20.00, however, we appreciate that income varies greatly in different locations and circumstances. Please contribute what you can to help us maintain inclusive professional training.

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At Onlinevents, we and the presenters we collaborate with are committed to working in a way that aligns with the ethical codes and frameworks of our respective professional organisations. We expect all colleagues attending our events to uphold the ethical principles of their professional membership.

If you are not a member of a professional organisation, we ask that you participate in a way that is both authentic and respectful, fostering a space of mutual learning and professional engagement.

By registering for this event, you agree to be present and interact in a manner that reflects these principles.

Malcolm Stern