Introduction
This is a truly integrated programme; combining individual and group supervision with a number of psychological models – Gestalt, TA, Family Therapy, Psychodynamic and Constellation work. This programme will offer you a qualification in individual and group supervision. No other coach training company offers such a comprehensive and practitioner led programme.
"Supervision is a working alliance between two professionals where supervisees can offer an account of their work, reflect on it, receive feedback, and where appropriate, guidance. The object of this alliance is to enable the supervisee to gain ethical competence, confidence, compassion, and creativity so as to give their best possible services to their clients."
(Inskipp and Proctor 1995)
Course Summary
Coaches, coach training institutes and commissioners of coaches now recognise supervision as an important component of an effective coaching process. The Coaching at Work surveys of 2009 and 2010 identified coach supervision as one of the top 10 issues for coaches and a necessary requirement for any coach wanting to operate within the Public or Corporate arenas. In addition the introduction of EMCC European Individual Accreditation (EIA) award has increased the demand for trained supervisors across the UK and Europe putting Coach Supervision training at the forefront of development needs for experienced Coaches.
Initially coaching borrowed from psychotherapeutic models of supervision but now with contributions from Peter Hawkins, Nick Smith, Graham Lee, Patti Stevens and Michael Carroll, coach supervision has a methodology firmly underpinned by organisational and psychological theory.
This unique programme offers a series of practitioner based, competency led modules facilitated by an experienced AoEC coach supervisor faculty with the objective of equipping you to become executive coach supervisors
Programme Structure
The programme comprises 4 x 2 day modules interlinked by 3 tutorials. Day 1 of each module would cover theoretical models and Day 2 would largely comprise of practice.
Over a 9 month period you will experience:
- A ½ day Orientation Event via Conference Telephone Call, to position the modules and any preparatory work required.
- 3 tutorials
- Four facilitator led modules comprising theory, demonstration and live supervised practice in triads and small groups:
- Module 1: Introduction to Supervision and ethical practice, Introduction to the Seven Eye’d Model of Supervision
- Module 2: Gestalt contributions to Supervision; Introduction to Group Supervision
- Module 3: Psychodynamic theory and supervision; application to one-one and group supervision
- Module 4: Working with the whole system; application to one-to-one and group supervision
- Peer coaching
- Peer supervision
Entry Requirements
You will need significant experience as a coach e.g. 500 hours of executive coaching and 4 + years as an executive coach. You will have a level of coaching competence equivalent to ICF PCC level or above and will have undertaken significant personal development and have your own supervisor.
Assessment Process
You will participate in a highly rigorous assessment process where you will be assessed against key criteria on aspects of your work:
- A written articulation of your ‘signature’ model of Supervision Practice e.g. a coherent synthesis of your principles that inform your practice. i.e. the values, key influences, training, experience actual practice, and desired outcomes etc. that comprise your ‘brand ‘of Supervision (3000 - 5000 words)
- A demonstration of your supervision competence via audio or video recording. This will be accompanied by a written submission that gives the background and context to the recording and a commentary on your work.
- A Reflective Learning Essay giving an account of your learning experience and how it has translated into supervision practice (1500 - 2500 words)