Supervision models can help supervisors understand the different dynamics that may be present in professional practice and in supervision conversations. The Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision encourages supervisors to explore multiple perspectives, including the practitioner’s work with clients, the supervisory relationship, and the supervisor’s own responses.
Take some time to reflect on the questions below and record your thoughts in a private supervision journal or notebook. These reflections are for your own professional development and do not need to be submitted.
Prompting Questions
Reflect on how supervision models can help supervisors understand the different dynamics present in professional practice.
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What insights does the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision offer about the different layers of interaction within supervision?
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How can examining the practitioner–client relationship help deepen supervision discussions?
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Why is it valuable for supervisors to also reflect on their own responses and assumptions during supervision?
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How might the Seven-Eyed Model help supervisors support both professional learning and practitioner wellbeing?