Yaqui Martinez-Robles
Supervision as a Space for Shared Enquiry:
an existential-phenomenological approach
An online workshop delivered via zoom
over 2 half-days
Fri 7 & Sat 8 AUGUST 2026
Introduction
Supervision can often be a space for practitioner evaluation and, sometimes, correction. So, what might happen when the supervisor adopts a stance of genuine unknowing and uncertainty, creating a relational space for shared enquiry?
Workshop Overview
In this workshop, over 2 half-days, Yaqui will explore with you the many dimensions of an existential-phenomenological approach to supervision and what can happen when an authentic, open stance is taken. The supervisory focus will be on developing sensibility of the therapist’s way of being with the client. This will include aspects such as:
- how the practitioner is present in the therapeutic encounter
- what they may be seeking through their work with the particular client
- what tensions are present in the client’s life
- how these tensions affect the therapist and the therapeutic relationship
These elements and more will be explored through the lens of genuine ‘unknowing’, humility and openness, staying close at all times to lived experience. You will be invited to bring your own case examples to use over these highly experiential sessions which will include live supervision, group reflection and opportunities for practice with your peers in breakout rooms.
What will be covered
Day 1: Introducing a relational, existential-phenomenological approach to supervision
Day 2: Exploring and deepening this relational style in practice
You can expect to walk away with:
- A clearer perspective on your own style, strengths and weaknesses
- Awareness of the benefits of creating ‘a safe space’ that encompasses equality and authenticity
- An appreciation of an approach in which experience is not adjusted, replaced, or guided toward a
pre-determined outcome
Who Should Attend:
Practising supervisors (from any modality) who are interested in incorporating (or enhancing) an existential- phenomenological approach in their practice
References:
A few references that will be used:
- Keren Barnett, A. & Mitchell, D. (2024) Dialogues on the Relationship in Existential Supervision. The Society for Existential Analysis
- du Plock, S.(2009) An Existential-Phenomenological Inquiry into the meaning of Clinical Supervision. What do we mean when we talk about Existential-Phenomenological Supervision? Journal of Existential Analysis. 20.2
- Spinelli, E. (2015) On Existential Supervision. Journal of Existential Analysis. 26.1
The Details:
Dates: Fri 7 & Sat 8 AUGUST (2 mornings)
Time: Please join at 9.15am to iron out any technical issues
Workshop: 9.30am to 12.30pm AEST ( break times will be accommodated)
Location: online via zoom (registrants will receive an invitation to participate and all the details they require in advance of the date)
Cost: $340 (flat rate in AUD)
CPD Hours: 6
note to registrants:
if you have registered for other CEP international events in 2025, the registration form will show checked boxes for those. Just check the box for this registration – you do not need to uncheck the others.
Yaqui Andres Martinez-Robles, Ph.D is Honorary President of the Latin American Association of Existential Psychotherapy, CEO of the Circle of Studies in Existential Therapy at Mexico city and a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Existential Analysis. He is an Existential-Phenomenological Therapist, and has trained in Gestalt Therapy, Group Therapy, Music Therapy, Transpersonal Psychology and Holotropic Breathwork. Yaqui is the author of four books; Existential Philosophy for Therapists and others who are curious (2016), Existential Therapy Volume 1 (2016), and Existential Therapy Volume 2 (2017), Introduction to Existential Coaching (2018) and he has co-authored others. Yaqui has been published in many journals such as the Journal of Existential Analysis, International Gestalt Journal, the Journal of the Spanish Association of Gestalt Therapy, the International Journal of Psychotherapy, and others. He is an Honorary Member of the Peruvian Society of Phenomenological-Existential Psychotherapy.
“Yaqui is so skilled and enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge with us & always in a supportive environment”
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