Supervision has always been important to me and I've engaged with it from graduation as a homeopath onwards. I have heard what we do is sometimes described as a 'lonely occupation' - I don't feel that way, though I am aware that I teach and am involved at different colleges - and I've always had regular supervision. It certainly doesn't have to be lonely!


I often describe the supervision space as helping me be a better person - and of course hopefully a better practitioner. It reminds me of boundaries, to look after myself, to check in how I'm doing in the running of my practice, helps me be accountable for goals and ideas, plus lots more and of course is a safe space to take issues that are challenging me. I currently have regular 1:1 supervision and also attend a couple of different peer supervision groups.

I did my first training in supervision in 2015 with Clare Walters and Focussed Mindfulness - now The Walters Method, then did Sheila Ryan's Sea Change course and latterly have undertaken a Diploma in Clinical Supervision with Sue Pattison Training. I am passionate about sharing supervision - both with students and practitioners, and now with those wanting more information about a homeopathic way of supervision.


The homeopathic approach to supervision was pioneered by Sheila Ryan of Sea Change and Sheila ran courses online and in person for many years. Stepping into retirement more, I was aware that Sheila was stopping running her Sea Change courses for homeopathic practitioners. Back when I was pondering over this, I'd also taken on a role as the Clinical Supervision Assessor at the School of Homeopathy (a role Sheila set up eons ago) and was aware there was going to be something missing without Sheila's course being out there.


Working with Sheila over the last year in my role at the School, but also looking at the course content and delivery, I'm excited to say that I'm just about ready to go. November 2024 sees the launch of Supervision Matters, a course delivered in 3 parts, one to one, and online, just as Sea Change was in the later days.


Working with creating the content was challenging - how do you improve on something that works and has done for years? I chose to adapt rather than throw out and start anew and am grateful to have Sheila's blessing in launching and sharing Supervision Matters - which is adapted from her fabulous Sea Change course. It feels important to also mention that 10% of the course fee goes to a charity of Sheila's choice, a project supporting women in Ghana.


Currently availability from March 2025 onwards.

There will be a space of around 4-6 weeks between the sessions. The second and third sessions are booked in once we've spoken at the 1st meeting.

Do let me know if you want to get started, I'll get the Supervision Matters registration forms and ethos/outcomes documents over to you.

• Session 1 looks at defining supervision, maps and models for use within supervision sessions, the supervision process at the School of Homeopathy, learner types and introduces a homeopathic approach to supervision.
  

• Session 2 introduces a mindful approach to supervision, discusses student supervision, looks at basic skills and tasks, invites  a provocative 13th fairy to the party and introduces the first assessment exercise.
  

 

• Session 3 looks at the School of Homeopathy guidelines, including the Core Criteria, discusses the Case Top Sheet and discussion of the assessed exercise. There’s a live supervision exercise in this session (the delegate is the supervisor) and a recap of models, useful books and support to take forwards into working with supervision.
  

 
All sessions have space for Q&A, reflection and feedback

An Online Course in Supervision
 

Ethos: A minimal, dynamic and mindful input enabling your own transformational learning.

• Criteria for course entry – 3 years minimum in practice as a homeopath plus you must be in supervision yourself.

• This course enables you to become a member of the School of Homeopathy Willing list.
• The course gives more information for you to practice self and peer supervision with homeopaths.

Course structure

• Three in-person 90 minute 1:1 sessions via Zoom, with time in between sessions to practice self, peer and student supervision.
  
• Typical course length 4 to 6 months.
• The method is one to one coaching in a mindful and homeopathic approach to supervision, that is, tailor made to your own practice context and experience.
• The course includes self and facilitator ongoing reflective feedback and a final assessment.

Cost

• £400 - can be paid up front or in installments.
• Suggested installment plan, deposit of £100 at time of booking, plus £100 at the time of each session of the course.
• Deposit to be paid to secure place at time of booking the first session.

With thanks to Sheila Ryan who developed the homeopathic approach to supervision.  Supervision Matters is an adaptation of her Sea Change - School of Homeopathy Supervision Course. www.seachangeuk.com