Supervision for applied psychologists in schools and community contexts: Working relationally and reflectively (4 days)

• Day 1: 2 October 2017
• Day 2: 6 November 2017
• Day 3: 8 January 2018
• Day 4: 23 March 2018

This course is informed by the integration of psychological theory and research and practice-based evidence on supervision. It aims to ensure all participants understand the importance of participation in ethical and anti-discriminatory supervision across their career, and in making use of various supervisory models to reflect on and review practice. It provides an opportunity to develop supervisory skills and competencies, including those outlined in the British Psychological Society’s Division of Educational and Child Psychology Guidelines for Professional Supervision Practice.

Upon successful completion of this course participants will have increased knowledge in:

• Aims, functions and models of supervision
• The professional, ethical and legal contexts within which supervision is provided issues pertaining to difference and diversity in supervision.

Upon successful completion of this course participants will enhance skills in:

• Establishing, developing and ending a supervisory relationship including contracting and reviewing the effectiveness for supervisee and supervisor supervisory processes.
• Communication within the supervisory context, including the provision and receipt of feedback [and evaluation where relevant.