"... packed with practical ideas and activities to try out in the supervision situation and underpinned by relevant theory."
--John Driscoll, Freelance CPD Consultant & Development Coach
First Steps in Clinical Supervision
is designed as a toolkit for anyone starting out as a clinical supervisor. The book focuses on developing core skills of supervision, as well as your ability to reflect and improve on those skills.
Addressing all aspects of supervision, the book gives you practical frameworks needed to start, maintain and evaluate clinical supervision--from how to start a supervision contract to how to run a session. The book offers:
Clear information and guidance on what the supervisor needs to know as they prepare to take on the role of clinical supervisor
Practical examples and demonstration of key clinical supervision skills
Simple explanations of the key frameworks and models for clinical supervision
Reflective questions and activities you can use in supervision sessions
An example of a method of evaluation when reviewing supervision
Ways of keeping healthy as a supervisor and staying within the spirit of supervision
The book includes tips for developing the supervision relationship, focusing on areas identified as the ones supervisors struggle with the most.