Supervision

Supervision is about taking care of yourself, and becoming more self-aware and skilled in proactively managing issues rather than simply reacting as events occur. Access to good professional supervision ensures:

  • Better job satisfaction

  • Better workplace relationships with coworkers

  • Better service delivery to clients

  • Better management of workplace stress

  • Reduced risk of burnout and vicarious traumatisation

Heyday Clinic offers individual and group clinical supervision to psychologists, social workers, counsellors, welfare workers and other health professionals and professional supervision to those who work in emotionally exposing roles.

If there is a high values base to the work you do, this is a risk factor for ‘over giving’ and feeling depleted if not actively managed.

Supervision is also beneficial for those who work in the leadership space, Heyday Clinic has provided guidance and support to those in healthcare leadership or other senior positions to support staff whilst also ensuring that leaders are working in an effective manner for sustainability, longevity and satisfaction in their roles.

PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION

Professional supervision involves regular meetings with an independent supervisor who has the training, experience, skills and knowledge to help you to:

  • Review your work practices and discuss specific clients’ you work with

  • Explore your feelings around work (such as excitement, frustration, anxiety, discouragement)

  • Receive objective feedback and guidance related to work issues and decisions you’re making

  • Identify and plan for self-care if necessary

  • Develop or strengthen key professional skills (e.g. time management, problem-solving, managing relationships with others, avoiding procrastination)

  • Obtain ideas and information on areas such as competence, ethics, standards, etc. that can contribute to your professional development.