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Clinical Supervision
Structured Support & Guidance for therapists
What is Clinical Supervision
In the context of clinical hypnotherapy, psychotherapy and other mental health services, supervision is a vital component of professional development and ensuring quality of care. It involves structured support and guidance for therapists, tailored to their career stage and needs.
The IACHIP views supervision as the process whereby a supervisor provides a supervisee with a second opinion, clinical practice guidance, and constructive critical feedback on their practice. This feedback is integral to effective risk assessment, risk management, and supporting the clinical process between the practitioner and client. Supervisors also play a key role in ensuring supervisees adhere to the rules and laws governing their professional practice.
The IACHIP defines a supervisor as a professional practitioner qualified to oversee the work of trainees or practitioners within their field(s) of expertise. “Qualified” refers to having either completed a dedicated postgraduate supervision course or undertaken at least 12 hours of specialist postgraduate training in supervision.
Forms of Supervision:
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One-to-One Supervision: The most traditional approach, where a single supervisor focuses on the supervisee’s case discussions, skill development, ethical considerations, and professional growth.
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Small Group Supervision: Involves one supervisor guiding a group of up to four professionals. This format fosters peer learning and collaborative insights. Participants may count 50% of the time spent in group supervision towards their required supervision hours.
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Peer Supervision: Accredited members may engage in peer supervision; however, it is strongly recommended that they also seek regular supervision from an experienced supervisor.