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Professional supervision is not just a requirement of our role; it’s a space where we are seen, heard, and challenged to grow.


Ally Smith

Become the Supervisor You Want to Be

 The Art of Being a Social Work Supervisor 


 A two-day reflective online workshop for social workers who want to build a supervision practice grounded in confidence, ethics and authenticity. 


 23 & 29 September 2026 | Live Online | 15 CPD Hours 

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The workshops were informative, inclusive, relevant. A great balance between theory and real world application.


Previous Participant

Why this Workshop?

There comes a point in many social workers' careers when supervision begins to feel like the natural next step.


  • Perhaps you've recently started supervising.


  • Perhaps you're considering adding supervision to your private practice.


  • Or perhaps you've supervised for years and want to reconnect with the kind of supervisor you want to be.


This workshop was created because I believe good supervision strengthens not only practitioners, but our profession.


Rather than teaching you to supervise like someone else, we'll explore how to develop a supervision practice that genuinely reflects who you are.

Is this workshop for me?

Whether you're just beginning or have been supervising for years, this workshop is designed to meet you where you are.

I'm thinking about becoming a supervisor

You've been asked to supervise a colleague or student, or perhaps you're considering adding supervision to your private practice.


You're excited by the opportunity, but also wondering:

          Where do I start?


This workshop will help you build confidence, understand the foundations of quality supervision, and begin developing your own supervision style.

I've recently started supervising

 You're already providing supervision and enjoying it; but sometimes find yourself wondering if you're "doing it right".


You'd like more structure, practical tools and greater confidence while still being yourself.


Together we'll strengthen your supervision practice and help you find your own supervisory voice.

I've been supervising for years

Experience brings wisdom, but it also brings an opportunity to pause and reflect.


Perhaps you're looking to refresh your approach, reconnect with your values, explore a supervision niche, or expand into private practice.


This workshop isn't about starting again.


It's about building on everything you already know.

Wherever you are in your supervision journey, you'll be joining a community of reflective social workers who are committed to growing alongside one another.

Why Supervisor Identity Matters

Most supervision workshops begin by teaching models, frameworks and practical tools.


They're important. We'll explore those too.


But I believe there's an important question that comes first.

          Who are you as a supervisor?


When you understand your values, strengths, ethics, lived experience and practice framework, supervision becomes more confident, more intentional and more authentic.


Rather than trying to supervise like someone else, you begin to develop a supervision practice that genuinely reflects who you are.


That's what I mean by Supervisor Identity.


Throughout the workshop, we'll explore questions like:

  • What kind of supervisor do I want to be? 
  • How do I want supervisees to experience supervision with me? 
  • What strengths do I already bring? 
  • How do my values shape the way I supervise? 
  • What kind of supervision practice do I want to build? 


Once you've explored these questions, the supervision models, tools and practical resources have a much stronger foundation because they're built on something that is uniquely yours.


That's what makes this workshop different.


It's not about becoming my version of a supervisor.


It's about becoming yours.

Over 2 days we will explore

A supervision practice grounded in who you are.

This workshop is practical, interactive and highly reflective. Throughout the two days you'll move between facilitator input, individual reflection, small group discussions, practical activities and opportunities to develop resources you can immediately use in your own supervision practice.


Day One

Building the foundations of your supervision practice

Together we'll explore:

  • The purpose and functions of professional supervision
  • Your supervisor identity
  • Values, ethics and the AASW Code of Ethics
  • Supervision models and frameworks
  • Building strong supervision relationships
  • Practical supervision tools you can adapt to your own practice

By the end of Day One you'll have a much clearer understanding of the kind of supervisor you want to become.


Day Two

Bringing your supervision practice to life

We'll continue building on those foundations by exploring:

  • Your supervision niche and areas of interest
  • Structuring supervision conversations
  • Feedback and reflective questioning
  • Boundaries and common supervision challenges
  • Developing your own Supervision Plan
  • Growing a supervision practice that reflects your values

By the end of the workshop you'll have practical tools, greater confidence and a clear direction for your supervision practice.

A really valuable workshop that balances theory with practical tools you can immediately apply in your supervision practice.


Previous Participant

What you'll leave with

More than resources. Greater confidence in the supervisor you are becoming.


Over two interactive workshop days, you'll develop practical resources while also strengthening your confidence, clarity and professional identity as a supervisor.


You'll leave with:

🌿 A clear Supervisor Identity

A deeper understanding of your values, strengths, ethics and practice framework, and how these shape the way you supervise.


🛠 A Supervision Plan

A personalised plan that helps you confidently structure and develop your own supervision practice, whether in an organisation or private practice.


📚 Practical tools and resources

Templates, reflective questions, supervision agreements, ethical decision-making tools and resources you can begin using immediately.


💬 Greater confidence

The confidence to facilitate reflective conversations, navigate challenges and supervise in a way that feels authentic to you.


🤝 Connection with peers

An opportunity to learn alongside other social workers who are equally committed to providing thoughtful, ethical and reflective supervision.


🎓 15 hours of Continuing Professional Development

A Certificate of Completion recognising 15 hours of CPD to support your ongoing professional learning.


 

You don't need to have everything figured out before you become a supervisor.

You simply need a place to begin.

Why I created this workshop

For many years I've believed that supervision deserves to be seen as a professional practice in its own right.


When social workers develop confidence as supervisors, everyone benefits.

  • Supervisees
  • Clients
  • Organisations
  • And our profession


That's why this workshop exists.

Investment

Full Workshop: $1500 + GST$150


Early Bird: $1350 + GST$135


Payment plans available: Three monthly payments

Email me to arrange.

 Good supervision begins with knowing yourself.


Throughout the workshop you'll be invited to reflect on one simple question:

What kind of supervisor do I want to be?
 

That question shapes everything we explore together.

Ready to become the supervisor you want to be?

Early Bird closes September 2, 2026
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