Training
The following training is available for individuals and organisations:Clinical Supervision Consultancy is committed to best practice and the development of confident and competent supervisors via transformative experiential learning.
The foundational training program, Clinical Supervision for Role Development Training is currently endorsed by the:
- Australian College of Midwives (*72 CPD hours)
- Australian College of Nursing (72 CPD hours)
- Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (72 CPD hours).
Foundational and ongoing training form the Spurr Supervisor Training Model – recognition development as a supervisor occurs over time.
All supervisor training includes live CS to enable the practice of skills and immediate questions and discussion of learning.
* Awaiting 2024 endorsement update
Clinical Supervision for Role Development Training (8-Day foundational training)
Overview
‘Clinical Supervision for Role Development Training’ is the initial foundational training for equipping potential Clinical Supervisors. The training is completed over 8 days and includes a 3 day introductory workshop, a 3 day follow-up workshop (within 4 months of the first training) and a final 2 day workshop (approximately 4-5 months later). The course is interactive, experiential and light-hearted.
Target group
All health and other professions/groups providing human support services in challenging work environments.
Course content
The training equips clinical supervisors with knowledge, a variety of techniques and a skill set for use in Clinical Supervision practice. These include role theory, role analysis, concretisation techniques, and role training. Other innovative techniques such as ‘this year / next year’ and action learning techniques are included in training. The training is pragmatic with much time spent on the practice of supervision sessions and the development of the participant’s ability and confidence in the supervisor role.
Revise & Restore Training (Day 9 & 10)
Overview
The ‘Revise & Restore’ 2 day training acts as the initial ‘refresher’ following the ‘Clinical Supervision Role Development Training’.
Target group
Participants who have completed the initial 8 day ‘Clinical Supervision Role Development Training’.
Course content
This training revises techniques used in the initial 8 day training and introduces additional advanced techniques for use in individual and group Clinical Supervision. Includes a focus on reconnecting in the restorative training space and to prioritise self-care as an integral component in work/life balance.
Group Focus Workshop (Day 11 & 12)
Overview
This two-day training builds on the group processes built into the first 10-days of training.
Target group
Participants who have completed the initial 8-Day Clinical Supervision Role Development Training in addition to the Day 9 & 10 Revise and Restore training.
Presentation/Workshop content
This training revises the four group training techniques for use in group clinical supervision and introduces a ‘team building’ exercise for building new and realigning existing team/groups.
*This training completes the 12-Day Spurr Supervisor Training Model.
Supervisor Maintenance Workshop
Overview
The ‘Supervisor Maintenance’ 2 day workshop is an ongoing ‘refresher’ following the ‘Clinical Supervision Role Development Training’. It is recommended this workshop is completed every 6-8 months to sustain practice as a supervisor of reflective Clinical Supervision.
Target group
Participants who have completed both the initial 8-day ‘Clinical Supervision for Role Development Training’, the ‘Revise and Restore’ training and the Group Focus training.
Workshop content
Experience a ‘supervision clinic’ in the demonstration and sharing of this work in real-life supervision scenarios. The content of the workshop is largely determined by the needs of participants. It includes reflection on ‘what’s working well’ and ways of meeting challenges emerging in supervisory practice.
Clinical Supervision 'Demystifying' Workshop
Overview
This workshop is to provide an orientation and understanding of Clinical Supervision.
Target group
Participants with an interest in understanding or a desire to be a Clinical Supervisor. Also those potential supervisees interested to learn more about what to expect in a supervision session – regarding purpose, structure, process and ‘what to bring’ to supervision.
Course content
This training program will provide different models of Clinical Supervision and give the participant some insights into the practice of Clinical Supervision. This workshop can be anywhere from 2-8 hours.
- The integrity and effectiveness of the training courses and workshops is maintained through ongoing evaluation by participants and course facilitators.
- Clinical Supervision Consultancy collaborates with organisations to allow the timing of training and workshops to fit with organisational requirements.