This course is designed to support therapists working with Compassion Focused Therapy who are looking to develop their skills as a clinical supervisor.
This workshop will be 10 hours towards your CPD.
Level:Advanced
Dates & Workshop timings (all sessions will run between 8am to 10am UK time)
Session 1: 15th January 2026
Session 2: 12th February 2026
Session 3: 12th March 2026
Session 4: 9th April 2026
Session 5: 7th May 2026
Becoming a supervisor (or enhancing your current knowledge and skills) is a continuous journey of professional and personal development, in a similar way to the journey we undertake as therapists. Supervision entails a combination of knowledge and skills we use in our therapeutic work with clients along with knowledge and skills of supporting other practitioners to develop, which includes exploring the current evidence base of clinical supervision, the ethical and organisational influences that shape the supervisory relationship, and the varied methods in which supervision is provided. Central to the supervision process is how to create a compassion relationship and learning culture. For this we utilise concepts from different models but with special focus from attachment theory such as secure base and haven. Indeed helping supervisors understand how they guide their supervisees to develop secure base and haven as part of the therapeutic process is central to our course.
This series of workshops have been created to gradually build a framework of knowledge and skills, to support the continued development of supervisors – with a particular emphasis on how we can use the CFT model to inform how we supervise.
The sessions have been purposely designed to provide short two hours sessions each month, exploring different themes, with the opportunity to reflect, plan and practice between sessions before coming back together the following month to share and build on progress, in a supportive, compassionate environment.
Themes
Session 1
The evidence base for clinical supervision
Working on the why and how you want to (or need to) supervise
Applying safety science to the role of supervisor
Understanding how the learning environment impacts a number of psychophysiological that impact learning
Distinctions between safety and safeness I mean the dynamics of a secure base and safe haven
Session 2
Developing your supervisor identity around the themes of compassionate self identity
Working with who you are and who your supervisees may be
Session 3
Ethical issues and contracting for supervision
Session 4
Exploring different modes of supervision (1 to 1 and group etc)
Session 5
Revisiting supervision and roles of supervision within a compassion informed model of mind and the creation of learning environments context
Online via Zoom
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Rothwell, C., Kehoe, A., Farook, S.F. and Illing, J. (2021). Enablers and Barriers to Effective Clinical Supervision in the Workplace: a Rapid Evidence Review. BMJ Open, 11(9), pp.1–10. doi:https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052929.
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If you find you are unable to attend this course, please email our admin team via hello@compassionatemind.co.uk as soon as possible. You will be given the option to transfer to another course (within 12 months). Refunds are available if cancellation occurs no less than one month before the start of the course, although we will consider exceptional circumstances.
Yes, towards the bottom of the page under the 'prices' section you will find a link to download a booking form for this workshop. Please fill this in and email to Binita.Shah@compassionatemind.co.uk
Yes, this workshop will be recorded on zoom. Once the workshop has finished all delegates will receive a follow-up email with the links to view these along with any extra resources. These will be available to view for around 3 months post-event. The recordings are edited, so will be made available roughly a week after the workshop has finished.
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Should you be unable to attend the event, please contact our admin team as soon as possible via hello@compassionatemind.co.uk. Refunds, less the Eventbrite administration fee, will be made if cancellations are received in writing up to one month before the event. Any cancellations received after this time will not be eligible for a refund, although we will consider exceptional circumstances. While refunds for failure to attend cannot be made, you can transfer your event fee to a future event that will take place within 12 months of your booking without an additional penalty.
Please note that information about the event and venue are subject to change and cancellation. Occasionally, an event may have to be cancelled or postponed. We will endeavour to inform you of any changes and cancellations as soon as possible via email. We cannot take responsibility for any resulting costs you may incur for travel, accommodation, any other related goods or service or other compensation should an event cancellation occur.
For all face-to-face events, lunch provided at the event will be vegetarian and will include eggs, but no meat or fish (though vegan options will also be made available). However, please advise us of any dietary requirements in the notes section whilst booking online and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
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