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Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS) Society-approved training courses (PDF document).
NB! - Course runs for 2 (TWO) consecutive days from the date advertised.
This practical two day course is ideal for those who supervise the clinical and casework of others and or those wishing to train in it.
The course is designed to provide you with an up-to-date theoretical overview of clinical supervision along with its practical application within a range of practice environments. The Certificate will draw heavily on psychological theories of therapy, learning and management including the Kolb Learning Cycle and Parallel Process models.
The two days combine an overview of the supervision process with an exploration of the practical problems which arise within it. A particular focus will be on common supervision problems and dilemmas and how they can be successfully addressed.
With lots of opportunities for asking questions, sharing your supervision problems and networking with your colleagues this training is absolutely essential for those already delivering supervision or those wishing to train in it.
Paul Grantham Says:
Clinical supervision is one of those activities that are typically conducted without much training. It is
often the case that you’re dropped in at the deep end with a supervisee and have to conduct things
as best you can. And you make a pretty good job of it!
But if you feel you need greater confidence in doing it, or just want a chance to reflect on the latest
developments in the field then – this course will be something really special that might interest you.
Why is it special?
Firstly, it is one of the very few short training courses that’s received approval from a professional body
– The British Psychological Society. That doesn’t mean incidentally that it is just for psychologists, but it
does mean that we have successfully negotiated and submitted the course for national professional
approval from a body that’s been in the forefront of supervision developments for the last sixty years.
Secondly, the course will give you the confidence that comes with being familiar with a broad range
of supervision theories along with their practical application. So, unless you already know your
Hawkins and Shohet from your Milne and Padesky the course will provide you with invaluable
knowledge on the latest theoretical underpinnings of supervision.
Whist we’ve been canvassing practice and reviewing the literature for this course we’ve also been
struck that there are still certain fundamental questions about supervision which are as pressing now
as they’ve always been. Questions like:
- What exactly am I supposed to be doing as a supervisor?
- What is the evidence base for supervision? (Actually – frightening little!)
- How does it differ from mentoring or consultancy (if at all)?
This course will give you lots of the answers, but more importantly – it will give you the information,
ability and confidence to formulate your own answers in future.
And then of course, there are the practical issues – supervision micro-skills for a start.
How exactly should you conduct case discussions, what questions should you ask and what style
should you use. This course won’t only provide you with practical options but will give you the
opportunity to practise them in a safe environment before returning to your workplace to start
implementing them. By the way, we cover the question of how you do this, with both one to one
supervision, as well as with group supervision.
Supervision contracts, records and the legal responsibilities of supervisors are all clarified on the
course. Supervisors increasingly have to defend themselves in formal hearings regarding supervisee’s
practice. I’m sure you’d agree that it’s essential to be able to speak in an informed way, should that
situation ever arise for you. This makes this course essential for all supervisors.
The course wouldn’t be complete without addressing the question of “difficult supervisees” (from
“non-engagers”, through “poor me” supervisees, to the incompetent who are blissfully unaware) –
who are, hopefully, - rare, but stressful and disabling when you’re trying to supervise them. Delegates
will develop the skills to address difficulties and have the opportunity to raise their own supervision
challenges.
So, you will get all this is a single two day course, professionally approved, and at a price which is
acceptable to the most stretched training budgets. Places are genuinely limited and are allocated
on a first come, first served basis – so book now and be part of the best in supervisor training.
FAQ:
Q: “On completion of this course would you be qualified to work as a supervisor?”
A: To the best of our knowledge, there is not a single prescribed or exclusive qualification to become a supervisor in the UK, whatever your background.
However, there are a number of supervision training qualifications which are Accredited or Approved by external professional bodies or Accreditation organisations. The Essential Supervision Skills™ course (BPS Approved Certificate course in Clinical Supervision) is one of such courses.
Hence, in answer to the question "Are you qualified as a supervisor?" an appropriate answer would be "I've completed a Certificate in Clinical Supervision that's Approved by the BPS (British Psychological Society), the only UK psychology and psychotherapy body established by Royal Charter and one of the primary national leads in determining national recommendation on clinical supervision across a range of groups.”
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Essential Supervision Skills (BPS Approved Certificate in Clinical Supervision) meets the standards required to confer eligibility to the British Psychological Society’s 
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