Acknowledgements. 1. Supervision in health and social care: history and trends. 2. Approaches to professional supervision. 3. The supervision relationship. 4. The organisational context of supervision. 5. A Reflective learning model for supervision. 6. Developing expertise: becoming a critically reflective supervisor. 7. Skills for supervision. 8. Communication and emotion in supervision. 9. Promoting professional resilience. 10. Reflective learning in clinical placements. 11. Supervision in child protection. Afterword. References. Index.
An authoritative guide to being an excellent supervisor, covering the role, functions and dispositions involved
Allyson Davys is a registered social worker who has a
background of practice, supervision, teaching and management in
health, social care and the tertiary education sectors. She has
been involved in the development of supervision through research,
education and practice for over 25 years and has a particular
interest in interprofessional supervision. She currently teaches a
postgraduate course on professional supervision at the University
of Auckland and runs a private supervision practice.
Liz Beddoe is a professor of social work at the University
of Auckland, teaching, supervising graduate students and
undertaking research on professional education topics. She provides
professional supervision to several social work academics and early
career researchers. She has been involved in the development of
supervision through research, education and practice for over 25
years with a particular interest in the impact of organisational
culture on supervision and professional development of social
workers.
This is an important book for supervision practice and professional
helping more generally.
*Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development*
The authors manage to provide a holistic view of professional
supervision, taking the reader on a journey that not only describes
the start, but also manages to call at many stations en route; ably
referring to previous theories and researchers by using their
collective expertise and research to keep the passengers
interested... This is not an easy or quick read, but a helpful
reminder to stop and reflect. It is a book that should be dipped
into as guidance and will support many in the helping
professions.
*Child Abuse Review, Trisha Hall, Head of Evaluation and Research
Aberlour Child Care Trust, Stirling*
Drawing on their wealth of experience as academics in the field and
also from their considerable knowledge in social work practice,
Davys and Beddoe have written an authoritative and accessible text
book for new supervisors and those studying for qualifications in
supervision and management for helping professions. As such, it
fills a gap in the literature between purely theoretical works and
those which are most general self-help guides and addresses the
unique elements of supervision that present themselves to those
working with complex human problems. It is its unique approach to
developing a reflective learning model to supervision which readers
will find beneficial in improving their practice.
*British Journal of Community Justice*
This book is a welcomed contribution to the literature, I would
recommend it to any manager of practice in the helping professions
seeking to create a learning environment in supervision where best
practice is emphasised. I have used the material within my teaching
and strongly recommend it to my students learning about best
practice in supervision.
*British Journal of Community Justice*
This guide provides a new in-depth overview and analysis of a very
well-known concept: professional supervision... The authors manage
to provide a holistic view of professional supervision, taking the
reader on a journey that not only describes the start, but also
manages to call at many stations en route; ably referring to
previous theories and researchers by using their collective
expertise and research to keep the passengers interested. This
approach is reflected in the authors' own infectious enthusiasm.
They describe their research into supervision as the result of a
request that led to them becoming captivated in the process. Their
stance, an apparently honest reflection of their own continuous
learning, is reflected in their assertion that 'at the heart of all
practice is the ability to assess, reflect, adapt and respond' (p.
21). This does not mean that other matters influencing supervision
today are ignored; for example, issues of accountability, the need
for 'reporting' on agreed criteria, and other task-]related
activities are explored and set in context. The recognition that
systems of accountability and our risk]averse society can dominate
the supervision dialogue is critiqued in a constructive manner...
There are interesting observations on 'culturally safe' supervision
that incorporates indigenous values and highlights that we should
not assume that all our perceptions come from a similar value base.
These are features to be aware of but are often overlooked in
today's multicultural society. The need to ensure that supervision
is adaptable to meet needs is further reflected in the
acknowledgement of learning and workplace cultures, from 'crisis
driven' environments to 'workaholic' manager role models and the
impact of these on practitioners. The authors provide informed
comment, and throughout the book also supply helpful targeted
tables for reflection and self]analysis, tools that are
transferable to any organisation. Known concepts such as the
supervision contract are highlighted in this book, with emphasis
not only on regular reviewing of the contract, but on its use when
closing or ending the supervisory relationship. A helpful addition
to previous work on supervision is the chapter addressing how
individual supervisors can further develop their skills in critical
reflection... This is not an easy or quick read, but a helpful
reminder to stop and reflect. It is a book that should be dipped
into as guidance and will support many in the helping
professions.
*Child Abuse Review*
It draws on a wealth of research and practice that makes it an
excellent resource for counsellors and other professionals using
supervision, and it is very informative about a wide range of
supervisory contexts in health and social care... One of the book's
strengths is the considerable number of vignettes to illustrate
good practice. Another is the amount of research drawn upon, much
of it from beyond the UK, which introduces new perspectives... This
book would be a good resource for those training to be a
supervisor, practising supervisors and trainers in a range of
professions. It is especially valuable for those who like to be up
to date with research across a wider field.
*Therapy Today*
This book is just what the profession of social work needs - a
fresh look at supervision for the 21st century.
*Professor Viviene Cree, The University of Edinburgh, UK*
A rich resource from two very experienced and knowledgeable
practitioners who have successfully navigated the latest research
and thinking about supervision, and presented it in a very readable
form.
*Passionate Supervision*
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