Details for SSC562 Professional Supervision in Practice

This subject focuses on the development of skills and practice for the provision of professional supervision. You will learn to apply your developing knowledge of theories and Professional Supervision for both individual and group supervision relevant to a range of contexts including clinical and pastoral settings. Additionally, this subject fosters a commitment to ongoing professional development and self-care, essential for maintaining high standards in supervisory roles.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: SSC562
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following subject is a co-requisite or a prerequisite:

• SSC461 Professional Supervision in Practice

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Develop knowledge, skills and techniques in supervision based on evidenced-based and best practice principles, promoting effective supervision;
2. Deliver informed supervision appropriate to a range of settings, including individuals and groups;
3. Appraise supervision dynamics and professional issues, recognising the value and importance of supervision
4. relationships;
5. Formulate an approach to ongoing professional development, self-care and wellbeing.

Subject Content

• Knowledge, skills and techniques in professional supervision
• Individual supervision
• Group supervision
• Professional dynamics (boundaries/dual relationships/transference)
• Professional issues: ethical, legal and administrative
• Challenging issues
• Professional and pastoral supervision contexts
• Professional development, self-care and wellbeing
• Reflective practice and accountability
• Evaluate effectiveness of supervision and the supervisory relationship

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Onsite (face-to-face)
• Online (e-Learning)
• Intensives

This subject typically has both online pre-recorded lectures AND mandatory online-live components.

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Skills Demonstration and Analysis (50%)
• Essay (25%)
• Critical Reflection (25%)

Prescribed Text

• Hawkins, P. & McMahon, A., 2020. Supervision in the helping professions. 5th edition. McGraw Hill

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts