Joint Heads of Department: Professor Maria Gilbert and Professor Vanja Orlans
Programme Leaders: Simon Cavicchia and Maria Gilbert
Rationale for Course
It has long been recognised in the field of psychology and psychotherapy that supervision is fundamental in supporting sound practice and practitioner development. Increasingly, supervision is coming to be seen as a requirement of coaching accreditation and coaching CPD, and as a central component in ensuring effectiveness in organisational development and consulting. Furthermore, supervision is seen to be a differentiating factor for organisations commissioning the services of coaches and consultants. As coaching matures as a profession and integrates different perspectives on human psychology, adult learning, change, human development and organisational dynamics, the need for supervision which can accommodate this complexity is likely to increase.
Our integrative and relational approach to coaching and supervision is based on a firm commitment to exploring the interface between coaching and psychology/psychotherapy in ways that deepen and enhance coaching and consulting practice in appropriate ways.
Aims of the Training Programme:
- To provide students with a sound theoretical underpinning for their work as supervisors of coaches and organisation consultants;
- To support students to develop and articulate their own model of supervision based on their experience and theoretical understanding as coaches and consultants;
- To enable students to develop the skills to manage the process of supervision effectively over time and in relation to the specific developmental stage of supervisees;
- To enable students to develop the necessary capacity for reflection, self-awareness, confidence and skills to make effective and appropriate supervisory interventions;
- To develop in students the ability to critique models of supervision and modify these in light of practice and experience;
- To enable students to recognise the range of factors and dynamics that frequently need to be attended to in the context of coaching and consulting supervision, and develop the capacity to manage these effectively;
- To equip students with the awareness, confidence and skill to monitor the work of supervisees to ensure clients are getting the best possible service and that the supervisee is developing as a professional and as a person;
- To support students to develop the capacity to evaluate their own supervisory practice.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be experienced coaches and organisationconsultants with recognised training in either or both fields. They must have been practising as internal and /or external coaches and/or consultants for at least 5 years since completing training. It is recommended that students have some experience of being supervised prior to applying for the programme.
Training Programme for Certificate
The course has been designed on a 2-day modular basis. Each module is spaced approximately 4-6 weeks apart.
Theoretical focus of the six course modules.
Module 1: 2-3 April 2012
What is supervision and what role does it have to play in coaching and organisational consulting?
This module provides an historical overview and considers the scope and objectives of supervision in the helping professions and its increasing application in the context of coaching and organisational consulting. We will consider the particular factors that need to be considered when supervising coaches and consultants as distinct from other groups of professionals.
Module 2: 28-29 May 2012
How do we understand supervision in coaching and organisational consulting? Core theoretical frameworks and themes.
In this module we will deepen understanding of different conceptual models of supervision in the literature. We will pay particular attention to factors and themes arising in the context of supervision for coaches and organisation consultants including the management of multi-pointed contracts; multiple stakeholders; the influence of organisational systems, dynamics and culture on the supervisory relationship and dynamics of supervision; the public and private dimensions of individual and organisational experience; wider contextual and socio-political forces.
Module 3: 16/17 July 2012
Goals and outcomes.
In this module we will consider a range of methods, goals and interventions in individual and group supervision. We will explore the nature of contracting and the forming of the supervisory working alliance, including the challenges posed by competitiveness, narcissism and shame processes.We will explore the nature and process of supervising coaches and organisation consultants and the “client” and “organisation” in the room. We will consider a range of outcomes of supervision and how to measure these.
Module 4: 24/25 September 2012
The dance of supervision – Leveraging the dynamics of the supervisory relationship.
In this module we will focus on the subtle and potent dynamics of the co-created supervisory relationship and how to make use of them in support of supervisee learning and furthering client work. We will consider the supervisor’s use of self and own process as the raw material out of which creative interventions can be formulated. We will further explore the dynamics of individual and group supervision.
Module 5: 5/6 November 2012
The world in a grain of sand - Systems perspectives and contextual factors.
In this module we will explore the centrality of a systems perspective in supervising coaches and organisation consultants. We will examine a range of systems perspectives and their implications for the theory and practice of coaching and consulting supervision. We will explore a range of systemic interventions for supervising the supervisee, client and client system, including systemic constellations.
Module 6: 10-11 December 2012
Let’s practice - Student presentations.
In this workshop we will consider the moment-by-moment and final evaluation of process and outcomes in supervision. Students will each present on their evolving model of supervision and demonstrate their work as supervisors in the context of live supervision with peers and tutors.
Assessment for Certificate
Two pieces of written work (each 2000 words) are required, which can be submitted during the course or up to 2 months after the end of the formal course.
These are:
- My Philosophy of Supervision in Coaching and Consultancy
- A reflection of experience gained in the course related to models of supervisory practice and the course competency framework.
The certificate will be awarded on the basis of course attendance, making a satisfactory short presentation and successful completion of written work.
Training Programme for Diploma
Achievement of the Diploma requires further training and practice which involves:
- Achievement of the Certificate requirements;
- Achievement of 40 hours practice of supervision – logged;
- Achievement of 15 hours supervision of own supervision practice (individually or in small groups);
- Attendance at two (two- day) Advanced Supervision Workshops: the first will be on advanced supervision topic and the second will take the form of a practicum at which participants will demonstrate their practice of supervision in a live session of 20 mins duration;
- One 4000 word process report i.e. a commentated/reflective account of the transcript from the practicum; reflections on the feedback you received from the group; and an outline of your growth points for the future;
- A satisfactory report from the supervising supervisor;
- Submission of a log – to include brief notes on the 40 hours of supervision given.
For more information email Cathy Simeon our Academic Co-ordinator, at cathy.simeon@metanoia.ac.uk or call her on +44 (0)20 8832 3072
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