Overview

PsyBA-approved Supervisor refresher training

Master class (Part 4) has been developed for psychologists who want to maintain their status as a Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA)-approved supervisor (principal or secondary). Approved supervisors are eligible to enrol, and attendance to this training will meet the requirements to maintain supervisory status for a further five years. Psychologists who are not currently a PsyBA-approved supervisor can use this workshop for general CPD purposes but cannot use this workshop to gain supervisor approval.

This master class will focus on common issues and challenges that apply to supervision of postgraduate psychology trainees embarking on an Area of Practice Endorsement (AoPE) pathway. This would apply to trainees in their first university-based Psychology Clinic placements and/or in external placements as part of their Masters degree. (NOTE, the +1 “Internship” pathway is seen to have some overlapping, yet also unique challenges. This Masterclass may not be specifically relevant to this supervisee population).

The class aims to identify the range and nature of challenges that can emerge for trainee psychologists, such as early developmental level, issues with maturity, high levels of stress and anxiety, perfectionism, and the pressures of evaluation. Additionally, contextual factors unique to (a) working within or alongside training institutions, and (b) various frameworks such as the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) Competencies framework, Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) Guidelines, and university policies will be discussed.

The training will offer models that can be used to examine the multiple necessary elements of supervision for trainees, including competency-based supervision, reflective practice, provision of teaching/training, and formal evaluation. Further emphasis on supporting professional and personal growth of our supervisees will be discussed from a Compassion-focussed approach.

Participants will engage in numerous activities to discuss and share issues, as well as their own insights and successes. In understanding the unique challenges for this supervisee population, supervisors will aim to enhance their existing supervision competencies, including self-reflectivity and higher-order meta-competencies to integrate, adapt, anticipate, and create a supervisory environment for successful professional growth for the supervisee.

Important information

• This PsyBA-approved Master class is being delivered in an online workshop format.

• Participants must log in live at the scheduled date and time and keep their cameras on during the day. 

• The class will not be recorded.

• Participants will be able to access reading materials and assessments via their online learning dashboard prior to the live online workshop. 

Technical requirements

• Access the online events via a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Android devices. 

• Systems will require audio and video capabilities.

• It is recommended that participants test their systems using the following link prior to registering: https://zoom.us/test

CPD Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to the APS CPD Frequently Asked Questions for general information when undertaking APS Professional development activities.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the training, participants should be able to:

• demonstrate greater confidence in balancing the learning, personal, and professional development needs of trainee psychologists,

• demonstrate stronger skills in evaluation and feedback, and

• describe the value of compassion and self-compassion as a foundation for learning, feedback and for supervisee self care within the context of their training.

Presenter(s)

Kendall Coburn MAPS

About the presenter(s)

Kendall Coburn Kendall Coburn is a Clinical Psychologist, with over 30 years of experience working in various sectors (mental health, community health, university training), with a wide range of client groups (adults, adolescents and children). The latter half of her career has largely focussed on supervision in both the private and university contexts. She has been in Externships Co-ordinator and Psychology Clinic/manager roles for over 15 years, more recently shifting to training and private supervision. Over her career, Kendall has provided supervision to trainees in Psychology Clinics, in External placements, and privately for registrar program completion. In these roles, Kendall has built extensive experience and knowledge of supervision for trainee and early career psychologists. Kendall maintains extensive networks and communication with current university trainers, placement providers and supervisors. Kendall currently offers private supervision to Clinical Psychology Registrars as well as other early career psychologists.

Website/s

https://psychology.org.au/training-and-careers/education/supervisor-training-hub