Let’s talk about something really close to home for us in the helping professions: wellbeing and what that has to do with your supervisor. I want to talk about how the research I’ve been reading really backs up what we all feel. Why Your Supervisor is More Than Just a…
Author: Chris
Registered Social Worker
ACC Accredited Social Worker
Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision
Graduate Diploma in Theology
Bachelor of Social Work
Healthcare Social Work
Community Social Work – Migrant & family Support Service
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The 5 Stages of Voice: Where Are We in the Power of Our Professional Conversations?
When I first started out, I remember feeling this immense weight in my supervision sessions. It was as if my voice, the very thing that connected me to my work, was tucked away. My supervisor was lovely, but the power dynamic was palpable. I knew they held my future in…
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Don’t Jump to Conclusions! Climbing Down the Ladder of Inference with Compassion
What is the Ladder of Inference? The Ladder of Inference. It’s a phrase you might have heard. It’s also something we all climb every day. In a heartbeat, we’ve created a full story in our heads about what is really going on. We jump to conclusions about others’ intentions and motivations….
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Navigating Ethical challenges in Supervision: The LOVES Tool
Ethical Challenges We face Today, I would like to talk about the LOVE(s) tool which helps us to handle our day-to-day ethical challenges and dilemmas we face at work. Let’s be honest with each other. Our mahi is incredibly complex. It’s often not about simple right or wrong. It’s about…
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6. Feeling Stuck Before Supervision? These 4 Dimensions Can Help You Find the Right Topics!
Feeling stuck in finding Supervision topics Over the years, I’ve seen how easily supervision can go awry. It can become a mere case conference. Or it might turn into a risk assessment exercise. Perhaps it is simply a check-box requirement. We’ve all heard the stories or even experienced it ourselves….
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Developing Your Helicopter Skills with the powerful Four-Layered Supervision Model (4 layered model)
Today, let’s talk about something incredibly vital for us as social workers: supervision. Not just any supervision, mind you. We’re delving into how we can sharpen our helicopter skills using a robust four-layered supervision model. This approach helps us gain a crucial bird’s-eye view of our practice. It’s about seeing…
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Mastering Reflective Learning Model in Professional Supervision: A Practitioner’s Guide 2025!
In our demanding field, effective professional supervision isn’t merely a checkbox exercise; it’s the lifeline for sustainable practice. It’s a dedicated space where we can pause, process, and truly grow. The Reflective Learning Model, to me, offers the most profound way to achieve this. It moves us beyond just ‘doing’…
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5. Beyond the Surface: Embracing the Reflective Learning Model in Supervision
Kia ora everyone. It’s good to connect with you. The Reflective Learning Model of Supervision has been, for me, a truly transformative anchor in social work. If you’re a social worker in Aotearoa, you’ll know our mahi often plunges us into complex spaces. Especially in places like a busy hospital….
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4. How to make the most of your supervision session? Learn about the CLEAR model
Making the most of a supervision session Do you want to make the most of your supervision session? Or do you feel you don’t gain much benefit from attending your supervision session, thinking your supervisor isn’t skilled or good enough? Before criticising your supervisor, let’s take a moment to think…
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3. The Heart of Supervision: Why Ongoing Review Truly Matters in the five Stages of SP?
Effective supervision, a cornerstone of social work, is vital. Especially in busy New Zealand hospitals. For a decade, I’ve witnessed its power. It’s the bedrock of our growth and well-being. Today, I want to unpack why ongoing review isn’t afterthoughts. It is essential but often underestimated. It is one of…