Our Philosophy of Supervision
Supervision is a special and important part of the practice of counselling therapy. Ideally, it ensures therapists are adhering to the highest ethical standards, using evidence-based treatments, receiving feedback that encourages self-awareness and self-reflection, and managing their own wellbeing, which is a key ingredient to a person's ability to support others.
We love supervising for many reasons!
We summarize what we believe about supervision below:
Supervision should be supportive.
Supervision should happen in a supportive environment. As a supervisor, we aim to establish a comfortable, private space for supervisees to explore experiences openly, knowing they will be understood and assisted.
Supervision should be challenging.
Learning takes place when we are challenged. Through case consultations, conversations, readings and training, supervision should stretch supervisees to master new skills and develop new knowledge and perspectives, and to become reflective about themselves in their therapy practice.
Supervision works best when the relationship is a good fit.
Different people need different things at different times. The supervisory relationship is a professional one, but an intimate one at the same time. It is important the supervisor's knowledge and style are appropriate to the supervisee's current needs, and this should be evaluated regularly. It is usually healthy for supervisees to eventually outgrow their supervisor, and to evolve to seek a new relationship with someone with a different style or skill set.
Email us directly if you are interested in a supervisory consultation.
Professional Development
We will complete a supervisory contract together and we will also require the following from you:
RCT Candidacy Supervision
We will complete a supervisory contract together and we will also require the following from you:
RCT Candidacy Supervision Process Requirements:
All Registered Counselling Therapist Candidates must complete a post-graduate period of counselling practice under the supervision of an approved RCT:
Rates
$125 plus HST per 50 mins supervisory session
As a private clinic, we’re unable to handle emergency situations.
If you are in crisis, please call your local mental health support line, 911 or go to the closest hospital.
In Nova Scotia you can reach the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team at 1-888-429-8167
The Canada Suicide Prevention Service is available 24/7, 365 days a year 1-833-456-4566
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