The course consists of six half-day participatory sessions.

This course will be delivered remotely using Zoom, and the session will not be recorded.

You will need a device with a microphone and camera together with a suitably fast internet connection. Although mobile devices and tablets can be used, we recommend the use of a laptop or desktop PC for the best experience. Some devices provided by employers may have restrictions in place. Please use the Zoom test link to check your set up before booking.

You will be sent the necessary login link about a week before the course start date. Should you have any concerns about the accessibility of remote delivery please contact us to discuss how we can best help you.

Below is an example programme for the course which takes place over six-half days. These sessions consist of some taught content, as well as large and small group work.

Each session will comprise three sections, with the final section being a reflective clinical supervision group. During the first two sections, you will explore different aspects of reflective clinical supervision and the related theory, practice and skills. Within the reflective clinical supervision, you will be invited to take up different roles to gain experience and to reflect on the positions you have held.

Session one

You will:

• be introduced to the course and discuss your hopes and expectations
• review the aims and objectives of reflective clinical supervision
• explore and critique the benefits of reflective clinical supervision
• take part in a reflective clinical supervision group

Session two

You will:

• review the role of the facilitator and their core skills and boundaries
• explore group dynamics (session one)
• take part in a reflective clinical supervision group

Session three

You will:

• develop active listening and questioning skills
• explore group dynamics (session two)
• take part in a reflective clinical supervision group

Session four

You will:

• explore emotional communication and how to understand projections and containment
• understand the dynamics of difference within group work
• take part in a reflective clinical supervision group

Session five

You will:

• explore how to establish reflective clinical supervision groups, focusing on practicalities and communication
• discuss challenges in practice
• take part in a reflective clinical supervision group

Session six

You will:

• explore how to support group members and others to make use of the group
• discuss reflections in small groups and reflect on learning and next steps
• take part in a reflective clinical supervision group

Each session will start with a check-in, and we will be practising the skills and values of reflective clinical supervision within the sessions. This means that we will endeavour to foster curiosity, treat each other with respect and compassion and create a safe learning environment.

Each week there will be a paper to read in your own self-study time (all reading material is provided through the Tavistock and Portman Library).

Written assignments

There are no written assignments for this course.

Certificate of attendance

There will be a certificate of attendance for those students who attend 80% or more of the course. The course will contribute towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.

Library membership

Included in your course fee, you will receive online membership to Tavistock’s internationally-renowned library for the duration of your course.

Our friendly and knowledgeable library team will help to support you through your specialist CPD course, whatever your level of professional or academic experience. You will have access to an extensive range of eBooks, online journals, all the relevant key databases and our specialist audio-visual collection, plus reference access to all our print books.

Our information skills trainer has made lots of material available on Moodle to help you navigate our comprehensive electronic collections. PCs and photocopiers are available for your use (charges apply for printing and copying), as well as various online resources including audio/video playlists.