Applying the Therapeutic Function of Professional Supervision

This book brings a fresh approach and conversation to the practice of professional supervision for human services by specifically articulating its often performed, but unnamed and under-explored therapeutic function.

Autorentext

Nicki Weld (PhD) is a senior lecturer in the University of Auckland Post Graduate Professional Supervision Programme, and a supervisor and educator in human services in Aotearoa, New Zealand. She is a registered social worker with research interests in supervision, courage, trauma, and child and family work.

Inhalt

0.Introduction. 1.Defining the therapeutic function of supervision. 2.Relational skills to enable the therapeutic function. 3.Developing a coherent narrative. 4.Working with emotions. 5.Working with relational dynamics. 6.Connecting to compassion. 7.Supporting courage, grit, and resilience. 8.Strengthening holistic wellbeing. X.Conclusion