Private Reflection Activity – Building the Supervision Relationship
This reflection activity is designed to support your learning as a supervisor. Reflective supervision relies on the quality of the supervision relationship, including trust, safety, clarity of expectations, and respect for cultural and professional boundaries.
Take some time to consider the questions below and record your reflections in a private supervision journal or notebook. These reflections are for your own professional development and do not need to be submitted.
You may find it helpful to return to these reflections later as your supervision practice develops.
Prompting Questions
Reflect on the supervision relationship and the conditions that support effective reflective supervision.
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What factors help create a safe and trusting supervision relationship?
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Why are clear supervision agreements and boundaries important in reflective supervision?
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How might power dynamics or dual roles influence the supervision relationship? Is that a concern for you and how do you think you will manage that?
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What steps will you take to create psychological safety and cultural respect in your supervision practice?
How to Use This Reflection
You may choose to:
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Write in your supervision journal.
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Record your thoughts using headings for each question.
- If helpful, you may also use the Reflective Supervision Journal Entry Template provided in the resources for this module. Reflective Supervision Journal Entry Template.docx
The purpose of this activity is to help you clarify your approach to building effective supervision relationships and to begin developing a habit of reflective practice as a supervisor.