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225 – Becoming a Clinical Supervisor

CT-Podcast-Ep225 featured image - Topics Discussed: Configurations of Self - Becoming a Clinical Supervisor - Counselling in a Prison Environment

Configurations of Self – Counselling in a Prison Environment

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In Episode 225 of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your hosts Rory Lees-Oakes and Ken Kelly are back with this week’s three topics:

  • In ‘Counselling Foundations’, we’ll discuss configurations of self.
  • Then in ‘Focus on Self’, we’ll think about whether you might be ready to become a clinical supervisor, and why you should consider it.
  • Finally in ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Wayne Lawrence about his amazing work counselling in a prison environment.

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Configurations of Self [starts at 2:07 mins]

In this week’s ‘Counselling Foundations’, we’ll look at the work of Dave Mearns on configurations of self.

The key points of this discussion include:

  • Examples of these configurations of self are the different emotional voices you might find inside you, such as anger or excitement.
  • These configurations of self can take over at any time.
  • Recognising the voice of the client will allow you to meet them there and better understand their frame of reference.
  • Each voice should be recognised and accepted – speak directly to the sub personality in order to acknowledge it; this will enable the client to feel heard.
  • By watching and listening carefully, you’ll be able to recognise a client’s shift into, for example a frightened voice, and adapt your approach accordingly.
  • Have a go at identifying some of your own voices and situations that they may arise.

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Becoming a Clinical Supervisor [starts at 14:30 mins]

To be a supervisor is an incredible service to others, and in this section, Rory and Ken share and discuss some of their own experiences and opinions on training to become a clinical supervisor.

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The main points of this discussion are:

  • Becoming a clinical supervisor is a commitment, and a massive step in terms of service.
  • You’ll be helping to develop other therapists, and offer support.
  • Create a consultative environment that will be greatly appreciated.
  • ‘CV gold’ – as another level of study, it will enhance your employability.
  • The process from start to finish may take up to a year to complete.
  • After the pandemic, there is a higher demand for supervisors that are able to work online.
  • If you have a lot of skills and a lot of passion, why not take on this development.

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Counselling in a Prison Environment [starts at 29:42 mins]

In this week’s ‘Practice Matters’, Rory speaks with Wayne Lawrence about his experiences of counselling in a prison environment.

The key factors of this discussion include:

  • For prisoners, it’s important that they can have that one-on-one relationship, a single point of reliable contact.
  • Sessions are bound by the laws and rules of the prison, e.g. a session will have to come to an immediate end if there is a lockdown.
  • There is still a person-centered approach to the client – it offers communication for the client separate from prison staff.
  • It’s important to be congruent.
  • Be mindful that some clients feel they are not able to show vulnerability once they leave the room.
  • Sessions offer permission to be something other than a tough exterior.

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