Peer and Group Supervision (DS9131J)

Postgraduate, 24.0 points

Content

This unit introduces students to the principles and practice of peer and group supervision which complement individual ministry supervision. Students will be helped to grow in the skills of facilitating peer and group supervision. Students will learn how peer and group supervision can: (i) optimise learning processes during initial formation, and (ii) provide supervisors with opportunities for ongoing professional development in their professional ministry practice, (iii) enhance the appreciation of the value and importance of a peer support network.

Unit code: DS9131J

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Spirituality

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Jesuit College of Spirituality

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Learning outcomes

1.

Define and differentiate between individual, peer and group supervision
2.

Analyse current models of peer and group supervision, and relate theories of peer and group supervision to their own professional and ministry setting;
3.

Demonstrate an understanding of the contemplative stance to supervision and its relationship to Ignatian Spirituality,

4.

Relate principles of Relational Psychodynamics to peer and group supervision;
5.

Develop a personal approach to peer and group supervision supported by current literature and research;
6.

Evaluate their strengths and areas for growth in the provision of peer and group supervision in the light of feedback from lecturers and fellow students.

Unit sequence

A compulsory unit in the Graduate Certificate in Supervision

Pedagogy

Lectures, personal reflection, sharing in peer supervision groups, supervised practice. Within each session, time will be devoted to the practice of peer and group supervision processes by way of live interviews, videos, verbatims, case studies and role-plays.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Billow, R. M. & R. Mendelsohn, “The peer supervisory group for psychoanalytic therapists,” Group, 11, 1, 1987, 35-46.
  • Castonguay, L. and Hill, C. Insight in psychotherapy. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2007. (PDF copy of relevant chapter in ARK)
  • Greenburg, S.L. et al., “Peer Consultation Groups for Private Practitioners”, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 16, 3 (1985): 437-447.
  • Hewson, Daphne, and Michael Carroll. Reflective Supervision Toolkit, 2016 (PDF copy of relevant chapter in ARK)
  • Hewson, Daphne, and Michael Carroll. Reflective Practice In Supervision, 2016 (PDF copy of relevant chapter in ARK)
  • Inskipp, F., “New Directions in Supervision.”, In New Directions in Counselling, edited by R. Bayne, 268-280. London: Routledge, 1996. (text recommended )
  • Lewis, G.J. et al. “Peer Consultation Groups for Psychologists in Private Practice: A National Survey.” Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. 19 (1988): 81-86. (PDF copy of relevant chapter in ARK)
  • Paver, J.E., Theological Reflection and Education for Ministry: The Search for Integration in Theology. Aldershot, UK: Ashgate Publishing, 2006.
  • Pohly, K., Transforming the Rough Places: The Ministry of Supervision, 2nd ed. Franklin, TN: Providence House Publishers, 2001.
  • Proctor, B., Group Supervision: A Guide to Creative Practice, 2nd ed. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications, 2008. (PDF copy of relevant chapter in ARK)
  • Pyle, W.T., and M.A. Seals, eds. Experiencing Ministry Supervision: A Field-Based Approach. Nashville, TN: Broadman and Holman Publishers, 1995.
  • Ward, F. Lifelong Learning: Theological Education and Supervision. London, UK: SCM Press, 2005.
  • Wilbur, M.P. et al., “Structured group supervision: theory into practice.” The Journal for Specialists in Group Work. 16, 2 (1991): 91-100.
  • Williams, Antony. Visual and Active Supervision: roles, focus, technique. New York, NY: W.W. Norton and Company, 1995. (text recommended )

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Assessment 1 a: The student will summarise the theoretical understanding of Peer and Group supervision presented in the unit. 2000 words or b: in class presentation of 15 minutes, with student handouts and a 1000 word essay on the topic (Total equivalent of 2000 words)

 2000 35.0
Essay

Assessment 2 A 4000 word assessment. Student have a choice of: Generic topic on Peer and Group Supervision, its applications; Or Literary review on Peer and Group supervision Or Reflective Practice on a Peer and Group supervision session conducted by the student or describing a personal experience of being supervisee. Students will use an autoethnographic method when describing a personal experience.

 4000 65.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 10 Sep, 2018

Unit record last updated: 2019-10-03 11:34:42 +1000