The Supervision of Supervisors.
The Supervision of Supervisors is a 2-day course from the Association for Psychological Therapies (APT), a leading provider of training for mental health professionals in the UK and Ireland. This course is designed specifically for professionals who supervise other supervisors, offering the expertise needed to address the unique challenges of this vital role.
It is the only such training that is APT-accredited for this level and also provides access to APT’s relevant downloadable resources for use post-course. The course is available for teams/organisations and can be attended face-to-face or online.
Executive Summary:
Supervising supervisors requires a unique skill set. It involves understanding not only the dynamics of client-practitioner relationships but also the complexities of supervising those who are themselves responsible for guiding others.
This course is designed to address these challenges, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to ensure that supervisors under your guidance can confidently and competently oversee their teams. The focus is on delivering effective, ethical, and constructive supervision that cascades through the organization to enhance overall practice.
By the end of this course, you will understand the nuances of supervising supervisors and be equipped to provide advanced, impactful guidance in this key role.
The course aims:
- To clarify the unique responsibilities of supervising supervisors.
- To equip you with communication and feedback techniques tailored for this level.
- To provide strategies for ensuring ethical and effective supervision practices across all levels.
- To develop your ability to evaluate supervisory effectiveness and address challenges constructively.
- To build your confidence in handling complex supervision scenarios, including resistance, conflict, and professional boundaries.
What the course covers - the syllabus:
1. Defining the role of a supervisor of supervisors:
- What makes it different from supervising practitioners?
- Key tasks and responsibilities.
2. Quality control and ethical practice:
- Ensuring supervision meets professional and organizational standards.
- Addressing legal and ethical considerations.
3. Advanced communication and feedback skills:
- Delivering constructive feedback that empowers supervisors.
- Handling resistance and fostering collaboration.
4. Evaluating supervision effectiveness:
- Tools and strategies for assessing supervisory performance.
- Identifying and addressing areas for development.
5. Managing complexity and conflict:
- Addressing challenges unique to supervising supervisors.
- Supporting supervisors who are struggling or underperforming.
6. Case studies and role plays:
- Practical exercises to apply course concepts.
- Common scenarios in supervising supervisors and how to handle them.
7. Sustaining best practices:
- Ensuring consistency and quality in supervision over time.
- Resources and strategies for continuous professional development.
What the course will do for you:
- You will gain a clear understanding of what is required to supervise supervisors effectively.
- You will develop advanced skills in communication, feedback, and managing supervisory challenges.
- You will have the resources and confidence to address ethical issues and maintain quality control across supervision practices.
- You will be able to support supervisors in developing their own skills and addressing their professional challenges.
- You will feel equipped to handle complex supervisory dynamics with clarity and confidence.
What you receive as a result of attending the training:
- Registration as having attended the course, gaining APT Level 1 accreditation, and a certificate to this effect.
- Access to APT’s online resources related to the course, which support ongoing application of the material.
- Free access to the online exam if you wish to uprate your accreditation to Level 2. (The exam is inbuilt in the 'online anytime' version of the course.)
- Accreditation that lasts 3 years, renewable by sitting an online refresher which also upgrades your accreditation to APT Level 2 upon successful completion.
- The reassurance of APT accreditation, valued by over 150,000 professionals who have attended APT training.
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FAQs:
Can I call myself a Clinical Supervisor after attending this course?
This is post qualification training so it is for people with the seniority to be supervisors who want to make sure they provide supervision as well as they can. The people who normally attend are – or about to be - supervisors in their own service, rather than people wishing to provide freelance supervision, although it is possible to offer your freelance services so long as you are totally transparent as to what qualifications you have and what training you have received.
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Quick Links
❯ Providing Good Clinical Supervision
❯ The Supervision of Supervisors
APT's Accreditation for Practitioners ❯
Feedback Ratings.
We continuously monitor the quality of our training by obtaining feedback on the two key scales of relevance and presentation from every course delegate. Below are the average ratings for the last ten runnings of our Supervision training, which are updated periodically.
Face-to-Face
Presentation: 96%
Relevance: 96%
Online Live
Presentation: 95%
Relevance: 96%
* Note, this is a new course, and the above ratings are taken from the Providing Good Clinical Supervision course.
Reviews.
APT prides itself on the feedback we receive about our courses. Below are just some of the great comments our Supervision training has received.*
“Just about everything has been of benefit to me as a supervisor (and supervisee). I would recommend this course unreservedly.”
"An exceptionally well delivered course which was wonderfully facilitated by the tutor. Depth and breadth of information that I will be able to take forward and introduce within my own occupational environment. Thank you, a great and valuable course."
* This is a new course, and the above feedback is taken from the Providing Good Clinical Supervision course.
