Welcome to all supervisors, psychotherapists, counsellors, coaches, mentors, managers and all those that are passionate about and hold a responsibility for their own and other peoples’ well-being at work, the well-being of the organisation in which they work and the society in which that work operates. This blog is here to share ideas and inspiration, articles and news. Please feel free to contribute and share.
This is a personal list (obviously). I originally intended to start with my top ten, but the list just grew. I would be interested in others’ favourites. Robin Shohet Early influences. Mostly 60’s and early 70’s. I still think they might have something to offer If You Meet the Buddha on the Road, Kill Him. Sheldon Kopp. In the mid-seventies, when I was new to therapy, I remember the sense of excitement in reading this classic. I think it stands the test of time. Uncommon Therapy. Jay Haley. Ditto. Describes the work… Read More
As supervision is a place to reflect on ourselves and our work and work is a place to learn, as well as meeting other needs such as earning money, expressing our creativity, doing service, co-operating and collaborating with our fellow human beings, we wanted to have a blog page where supervisors could learn and exchange ideas. Reflective practice supervision is based on the premise of enquiry, reflecting on process, good conversation and relationship. The Indian philosopher Krishnamurti remarked that “the highest form of intelligence is the ability to observe without evaluating.” And Rumi the thirteenth century… Read More
