Category: Models

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….

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…

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…

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’…