Supervision

Question 1

What are the main functions of supervision?

Answer 1

• Normative functions
  
  • monitoring and ensuring client wellbeing
  • Monitoring and evaluating supervisee competence
• Restorative functions:
  
  • Supporting supervisee personal and professional wellbeing
• Formative functions:
  
  • Educating and guiding professional practice

Question 2

What is the competency based model of psychology training?

Answer 2

• Explicity identify skills, knowledge and values that form clinical competencies
• Utilise direct observation to avoid reliance on self-report
• Use standardised comparisons to avoid supervisor bias (halo effects)
• Utlise multiple forms of supervision (one-on-one, group, pair)

Question 3

What are the requirements of the registrar period?