Aotearoa New Zealand Association for Social Workers
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I am a passionate supervisor with 20 years of experience in the counselling and social work fields specialising in practice that is reflective and social justice focused. I have a particular interest and have worked with social workers who experience drug/alcohol and process addictions and work in statutory social work. I have many years experience working in the NGO sector in mental health, addictions, abuse and trauma, care and protection and SWiS.
» Read moreProviding one -to -one supervision with the ultimate purpose of enhancing the quality of practice.
Together: Utilising critical reflective practice techniques, exploring how different options & actions may work, making choices and goal setting, identifying specific commitments to action.
Friendly and focused.100% confidential.
Reflective practice with Social Workers, Supervisors and Managers in any setting.
» Read moreI began tertiary study as an adult student and believe that education is a life long process. Professional supervision is a site of learning led by the supervisee and supported by the supervisor. My approach to work and life is about creating solutions rather than looking at the obstacles or barriers that often hinder the possibilities for action or change. My aim is to make supervision a fun, enjoyable, honest yet challenging experience where practitioners have the opportunity to reflect on their practice and grow and develop both personally and professionally I support making connections between theory and practice, raising critical consciousness, incorporate adult learning principles and a sociological perspective when considering practice and interventions. I have a particular interest in: professional leadership, social workers as managers, anti-oppressive practice, career development, personal & professional wellbeing and ethical decision making.
» Read moreExperience in providing supervision to students on placement, both internal and external.
Providing reflective supervision to social workers in the community in various different fields of practice.
The supervision I offer is YOU focused, your time, your topics. I will walk alongside you to facilitate, encourage and support you.
Kaupapa Maori theory and practice
Reflective practice to enable naming, claiming, centring ourselves in our world, and working out into the world from this.
Supervision as a powerful place in which to discover new insights and grow the understanding as to why the new is k/new.
Reflective practice and empowering social workers and care professionals to make the best decisions they can. Working with team dynamics and managing complex situations. Risk management and safe practice. Group and peer supervision. Working with difference. Leadership and management development. Managing work/personal life balance. Child focused practice. Integrating theory and practice. Culturally safe practice.
» Read moreKaitiakitanga model of Supervision; Reflective Practice; Safe Practice for social workers; Self care plans for social workers to manage work and personal life; Working with team dynamics and managing complex situations;
Case management; Professional development
Social Work, counselling, Disability, Adult Education, Art Therapy, Life Coaching, Student Development. building the use of art within practice.
» Read moreI am interested in empowering Social Workers by Mediating and Conflict Resolution Management of Work Life Balance, Supporting decision making to ensure safe practice is realised and clients get the best resolution to their situation. Supporting child centred practice. Enhancing facilitation skills and drawing out the different perspectives within a complex situation.
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