Supervision Training: Articulating Your Theoretical Approach to Supervision

This 1-hour workshop, “Articulating Your Theoretical Approach to 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 learn the importance of articulating a clear theoretical approach to supervision. Through a guided presentation, reflective exercises, and practical application discussions, participants will gain the skills needed to define and communicate their supervisory philosophy effectively. This workshop will help supervisors align their theoretical approach with their values and experiences, enhancing clarity and effectiveness in their supervisory practice.

Learning Outcomes Covered:

• Learning Outcome 4: Clearly articulate one’s own theoretical approach to supervision.
• • Content Area 4.1: The influence of one’s own therapeutic orientation and philosophy on supervisory approach.

What You Will Learn:

• The significance of having a clearly defined theoretical approach to supervision.
• How to articulate your theoretical approach and communicate it effectively to supervisees and peers.
• Practical exercises to help you draft or outline your supervisory philosophy.
• Strategies to ensure your theoretical approach aligns with your values, experiences, and supervisory context.

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.

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.
• Engaging reflective questions and interactive knowledge checks to encourage participation.
• Practical discussions on applying supervision tasks and functions effectively.

Registration Details:

• Suggested Fee: This workshop is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis, reflecting Onlinevents’ commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for everyone. We suggest a contribution of £20.
• Recording Cost: Missed the live session? Don’t worry! You can enjoy the convenience of on-demand access to the workshop recording for just £9.99 through the Onlinevents library, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
• CPD Certificate: A Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate will be provided upon completion of the workshop.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Supervisor Training Workshop Series?

• This series covers all knowledge-based learning outcomes and content areas outlined in the BACP Counselling and Psychotherapy Supervision Training Curriculum.

Where can I find the BACP curriculum for this series?

• The curriculum can be viewed on the BACP website here.

What is the purpose of the Supervisor Training Workshop Series?

• The series aims to make required knowledge accessible to practitioners training as supervisors and to those refreshing and updating their competencies.

What is Onlinevents’ Radical Inclusion Policy?

• Onlinevents ensures accessibility for all by offering pay-what-you-can tickets for live workshops and affordable access to recordings in the Learning Library.

Does the Supervisor Training Workshop Series qualify as full Supervisor Training?

• No, this series focuses on knowledge-based learning outcomes described by the BACP. Participants must enrol in a full Supervisor Training programme to meet all competencies and develop the necessary practical skills and personal growth.

How can I access workshop recordings?

• Workshop recordings are available on-demand through the Onlinevents Learning Library for £9.99.

Will I receive a certificate for completing a workshop in this series?

• Yes, a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate will be provided upon completion of the workshop.

Who should attend this series?

• The workshops are ideal for practitioners training as supervisors, experienced supervisors seeking to refresh their skills, and professionals aiming to achieve specific learning outcomes in supervision.