To provide participants with a learning environment which offers:

• a sound theoretical understanding of different models of supervision and the supervisory process
• the opportunity to practice and develop their supervisory skills
• the opportunity to integrate theory and skills into their own individual supervisory style
• the opportunity to reflect on their development with other experienced practitioners
• the opportunity to develop their understanding of the ethical and professional responsibilities of providing supervision in different contexts through discussion and dialogue with other experienced practitioners
• the opportunity to gain experience of individual and group supervision within and out with the context of the programme.

The programme will be held at the TCS Centre Coatbridge. The course is delivered over six months beginning in January 2020 and finishing at the start of June 2020. The programme consists of five modules delivered over five weekends, plus four Peer Group Supervision Practice meetings.

Module One:  

The nature and purpose of Supervision, different models of Supervision, the Supervisory Relationship

 Peer Group Supervision Practice date to be agreed with participants

Module Two:    

Collaborative Practice: individual and group supervision, dynamics and processes

 Peer Group Supervision Practice date to be agreed with participants

Module Three:  

Supervision in different contexts and settings, ethical responsibility and professional accountability

Peer Group Supervision Practice date to be agreed with participants

 Module Four:   

Differences and commonalities in approaches to supervision: Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT and Creative Approaches

 Peer Group Supervision Practice date to be agreed with participants

 Module Five:     

Reflective Practice and Assessment of Clinical Competence

Attendance of at least 80% of course contact hours, including Peer Group Supervision. (Missed attendance to be made up by an agreed activity with course tutors)

Completion of 20 hours of clinical supervision offered by you and provided to members of your profession, which can include individual (minimum of 12 hours) and group supervision

Completion of approximately 12 hours of peer supervision practice

Completion of 8 hours of individual supervision for supervision, provided by a supervisor who is independent of the course

The successful completion of all course assignments:

• Maintenance of a Reflective Journal Work
• Clinical Placement Portfolio
• Audio Recording of Supervision Session
• Case Study
• Statement and Presentation of Learning and Competence

Full course attendance and completion of the course assignments will lead to the achievement of a Persona Certificate in Clinical Supervision.

Entry Requirements:

The course expects participants to be able to draw on their own experience of supervised clinical practice and therefore it is important that individuals feel sufficiently competent and grounded in their orientation as a practitioner in order to gain maximum learning and development from the programme.  With this in mind, applicants will have a minimum 3 years of practice, including training and be qualified practitioners in a helping profession with at least 200 client counselling hours of supervised practice gained post qualification. Applicants will also be members of a Professional Association, with relevant indemnity insurance.

Application Process:

If you are interested in the programme, please complete the Application Form and forward it to the Persona office, along with the name of someone who knows you in a professional capacity (ideally your supervisor) and is willing to provide a reference.  There is no formal interview process, however, the course tutors may contact applicants if any questions arise from the application form.

Closing date for applications is January 6th 2020

Course Fees: £ 1100.00.  (This includes a deposit of £100.00 to secure a place on the programme)

Please note there will be a minimum number of students required for the programme to commence.