Models of
Supervision
 
There are different models of supervision.
This Code applies to all arrangements for supervision.
 
One-to-one.

A single supervisor provides the supervision for one therapist less experienced than himself when all the points contained within the Code of practice should be considered.
 
Group supervision with identified supervisor/s.

This can be with the supervisor, acting as leader, taking responsibility for apportioning the time spent between the therapist, and then concentrating on the work of the individuals, in turn, or, the therapists allocating supervision time between themselves, using the supervisor as a facilitator. There are also many different ways of working between these alternatives. This is also a model when a supervisor of a different orientation might be chosen.

  • All the participants in group work should have had sufficient group work experience to be able to engage the group process in ways which facilitate effective supervision.
  • Explicit consideration should be given to deciding who is responsible for providing the supervision, and how this supervision will be implemented.
  • It is advisable that these groups are visited from time to time by a consultant to observe the group process and monitor the quality of the supervision.
 
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