In this workshop, Fiona will build on previous approaches to supervision covered in the introductory training and begin to look further at models and concepts for understanding the ‘process' in clinical supervision. She will present Hawkins' and Shohet's process model of supervision which addresses the processes taking place between the participants in therapeutic and supervision dyad including the client, the practitioner (supervisee), the supervisor and the context of the work. This model assists the supervisor to understand the supervision process and subsequently decide how and where to focus the supervision discussion and address relational dynamics. Also named ‘the seven– eyed supervisor' model, it utilises the concepts of transference, countertransference and parallel process to aid understanding of the dynamics involved in supervision. 

During the workshop we will also explore the various aspects of emotion as they occur in supervision, particularly the personal reactions of supervisees to their clients and work contexts. Focus will be upon the supervisor's responsibilities regarding these issues, keeping in mind the power dynamics in the relationship and ethical considerations of maintaining appropriate boundaries.

The course will be conducted via zoom over two half-days. It will build on the skills learned in the introductory supervision training workshops.

Participants will be invited to share their own supervisory scenarios and participate in small group supervision practice. Attendance will be open to any interested health practitioner or related professional who has attended an introductory supervision workshop.