Supervisor Training

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the inter-relational aspects of supervision, the tasks and responsibilities of the role. The theoretical underpinning is existential-phenomenological and a variety of supervision models are explored.

The primary focus of the training is on individual supervision and the module also provides insights into group and team supervisory work. Various theories and philosophical views will be examined with a focus on experiential activities, group discussion, supervision practice and development of a personal model of supervision. 

The module will encompass:

• Introduction to the Wheel of Supervision
• Models of Supervision 
• Creating Safety 
• What informs my supervisory practice?
• Who am I as a supervisor? 
• Understanding the client 
• Understanding the supervisee 
• The responsible supervisor 

See a full page description of this module here

Facilitators: Dr Alison Strasser & Dr Adam McLean

TRAINING: 5 Days
CPD hours: 36 (inc. prep)
COST: $1100

2025 Dates: Thursday and Friday morning 9.00am to 12.30pm (AEDT)
FEB: 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 27 & 28  
MAR: 6 & 7, 13 & 14 

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Broaden your understanding of the supervisor role and its responsibilities, both in the interpersonal relationship and in the context of various settings, including educational, organisational and private practice. Explore issues such as dual roles, conflicts of interest and ethical considerations and develop an understanding of how to work with difference.

The module will encompass:

• Creating the supervision environment
• Working within the relational worlds
• Working with the educator role
• The Existential perspective
• Working with difference
• Supervisor’s responsibilities
• The passionate supervisor

Trainers: Dr Alison Strasser & Adam McLean

TRAINING: 5 Days
CPD hours: 36
COST: $1100

ONLINE via zoom 

2025 dates – 10 half-days on Thur & Fri from 31 JULY to 5 SEP 

31 JULY & 1 AUG
AUG: 7 & 8, 21 & 22, 28 & 29
SEP: 4 & 5 

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Training Modules
Wheel of Supervision Part 1 –  36 hours (including prep)
Wheel of Supervision Part 2 – 36 hours (including prep)

Supervision Practice Groups
There are 2 practice groups (5 hours each) after each training module. They are designed to integrate the learning from the training into practice through actual supervision and through feedback on personal style and interventions. There are 4 practice groups in total, comprising 20 hours. 

Supervision on Supervision (SOS) Groups (optional)
15 hours of SOS are necessary to meet the SOS requirements for PACFA and AAOS. So we offer those 15 hours of SOS in a group format to those who need them. You may also accrue these hours elsewhere. To attend these groups you will need to present current work with supervisees  

Assessments – 2 Essays
At the end of each of the 2 modules and on completion of the supervision practice groups, you are required to complete an essay outlining your learning from the module.

Supervisory Practice for certificate
To obtain the certificate of completion, participants must have accrued 80 hours of practice as a supervisor 

Summary of components:                                          

• Wheel of Supervision Part 1 training module       36 hours (including prep)
• Wheel of Supervision Part 2 training module       36 hours (including prep)
• Supervision Practice Groups x 4                              20 hours 
• Supervision on Supervision Groups (SOS) x 3     15 hours (optional – offered if required)
• 2 Essays                                                                          –
• Supervisory practice                                                   80 hours

Costs                                                                                      $

Part 1 – Worldview of Supervision                            1100
        knowledge-building/theory 5 days
        marking of assessment 1 

Practice Groups                                                                 500
        10 hours (2 x 5 hours@$250)

Part 2 – Practising the Diversity of Supervision  1100
        knowledge-building/theory 5 days
        marking of assessment 2 

Practice Groups                                                                 500
        10 hours (2 x 5 hours @ $250)

Supervision-on Supervision (optional, by request and where sufficient interest)

Per 2 hour session: $130 

note: 15 hours of SOS are required by PACFA and AAOS

To see the complete Training Pathway document as a downloadable pdf click here