

Curiosity, Conversation and the Unexpected
It's not the big, important conversations that I miss most. It's the completely unplanned ones. The conversations that begin with a passing observation and somehow turn into an hour of creative connection spent exploring ideas, sharing experiences and seeing things from a different perspective.
jane@northside
Oct 30
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When People Become "Service Users": What Transactional Analysis Reveals About How We See Ageing and Care
How do we really see older people and those who need care? Using Transactional Analysis concepts including life positions, discounting, and the Drama Triangle to examine the assumptions we don't always notice.
jane@northside
Aug 21
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Why I think clinical supervision is so important for counsellors and therapists
Like me, many therapists work alone and clinical supervision fills a gap where you would normally have a professional line manager.
jane@northside
Aug 22, 2024
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Why do we, as therapists, find it hard to look after ourselves? - and some ideas of how we can start.
As people who help others and, often are the backstop for others, how can we change our habits and routine to include caring for ourselves?
jane@northside
Jun 27, 2024
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Exploring six key elements of the Diploma in Supervision course
Bev Gibbons and Ronen Stilman share 6 things that have been important to them during the Diploma in Supervision course.
jane@northside
Feb 28, 2024
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An introduction to Operational Models of Clinical Supervision
A brief introduction of three of the operational models of clinical supervision, their main points and uses.
jane@northside
Nov 16, 2023
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Comparison of the operational and developmental models of supervision
This summary article is an introductory comparison of supervision models. Models of clinical supervision generally fall within two areas;...
jane@northside
Aug 1, 2023
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Explore a bit more about supervision with these recommended books
We often get asked if we can suggest books to read so have put together a collection of four books that our supervision trainers, Bev...
jane@northside
Jul 27, 2023
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Five reasons why contracting is important within clinical supervision
What is contracting and why is it important within clinical supervision?
jane@northside
Jun 21, 2023
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Using reflective questioning within the clinical supervision session
Using reflective questioning within clinical supervision encourages counsellors to examine their own role and effectiveness.
jane@northside
Jun 13, 2023
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Reflection - an essential component within the clinical supervision structure
Reflection is one of the key components within clinical supervision. What is it? Why is it so important?
jane@northside
May 4, 2023
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Why stretching after a client session is good for you
Its really simple - stretching regularly is great for both physical and mental well-being. This is particularly true if you have a the...
jane@northside
Apr 27, 2023
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What Makes a Good Clinical Supervisor?
There isn't a 'one-size fits all' approach to supervision. However, there are general principles on qualities that make a good supervisor.
jane@northside
Apr 13, 2023
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Why should I train to be a Clinical Supervisor?
If you are experienced therapist or counsellor and looking for the next step in your career - why not train to be a clinical supervisor?
jane@northside
Mar 29, 2023
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Two key themes on the Diploma in Clinical Supervision
Bev and Ronen talk about two of the key themes on the Diploma in Supervision course
jane@northside
Mar 23, 2023
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Why is clinical supervision important for counsellors and therapists?
Post looking at why clinical supervision is important for counsellors and therapists.
jane@northside
Mar 22, 2023
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