A critical examination of a range of theoretical and practical approaches to professional supervision. An in-depth exploration of the models of supervision for health, counselling and human service contexts, will include the development of anti-oppressive supervision practice and an integration of advanced knowledge, skills and values of supervision.

At completion of this course, students will be able to: Critically examine a range of approaches to professional supervision including reference to key research findings. Discuss anti-oppressive and inclusive approaches to professional supervision. Model critical thinking in order to promote supervisees’ reflective and reflexive practice. Demonstrate a range of advanced strategies in professional supervision practice.

Matt Rankine

2021 Epsom (Semester 2): On campus block sessions on Tuesdays (20 July, 17 August and 28 September) and Wednesdays (21 July, 18 August and 29 September) and Thursday 30 September from 9.00 am – 12.00 pm and 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm.

This course can be taken as a taught course in the following programmes:

• Master of Social Work
• Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision
• Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work
• Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision