The prevalence of trauma in our society suggests that as supervisors we have a responsibility to consider this as a component of our work.
The focus for this workshop is on recognising and responding to trauma that may be present during supervision. This is inclusive of our engagement with supervisees and when reflecting on supervisees’ interactions with their clients and stakeholders. A holistic model will be outlined for considering the disruptive consequences of trauma and the multifaceted ways this can impact people and communities now and into the future. Restorative frameworks will also be discussed that consider personal, collective and structural conditions that contribute to healing.
At the completion of this workshop participants will be able to:
- Articulate a holistic approach to trauma and healing that takes into account individual, interpersonal, collective and systemic experiences and contexts
- Describe trauma-informed principles that reduce the risk of re-traumatisation
- Apply the skill of double listening to hear both the story of suffering and acts of resistance
- Reflect on application of these ideas in your own supervisory context
This workshop excludes going into detail about specific trauma experiences and clinical modalities.
