It's astonishing how the group can become a container for the dynamics presented in the case, in which different dynamics almost land on other people. Robin talks about this as connecting to the ‘field’. As a presenter brings a case into the group, the case is in the field of the group space. Technically, this occurs as the group becomes mindfully present to the felt sense in their shared space. They pick up on the countertransference. The group members mirror the dynamics in the case, and the presenter can start seeing more clearly what’s unfolding in the case or context. 

As we know supervision is more than a casual conversation or a regular place to debrief. My hope is that people come prepared to supervision knowing and reflecting between sessions what they would like to discuss and explore. It is your space

This resource has been devised to inquire into the aspects of self as they relate to the supervisees concerning their work with those they support. It is based on the premise that each human being is an interconnected system of the brain, heart, and gut and that the mind mediates communication between them. The challenge for all of us is to engage the mind with awareness, promote communication between these parts of ourselves, and bring harmony to the whole human body.

You might think professional supervision is a relatively new endeavour. Looking back a thousand years ago there’s evidence that Hildegard of Bingen offered supervision and people came from far and wide to consult with her. 

I also know from personal experience of burnout, that attending to the basics of self-care is essential. I know that exercise, diet, sleep, socialising, a good dose of nature, meditation and fun are important. Equally we all know that it isn’t normal to come home from our working day feeling exhausted.

Who are the engaging voices in supervision right now and what are their areas of interest? Where do we go to find them? Should we draw exclusively on voices from pastoral supervision or cast our net wider, to expand and deepen the breadth of our understandings of what supervision can be.

Supervision is really good when the supervisory relationship creates a safe holding space where hidden dynamics in relation to supervisee’s work context come to the surface and can be explored.