Workshop for Supervisors – Christchurch, May 2026

Supervision Skills for Helping Professionals

Co-facilitated by Helen Austin and Kereama Carmody

This 3 day in-person workshop is suitable for both new and experienced supervisors and provides what you need to know to provide quality supervision.

Attend this workshop and you will learn how to provide excellent reflective supervision and how to improve the supervision experience you provide.

You will be provided with :

• An enjoyable workshop with colleagues from a variety of professional backgrounds
• A safe and reflective environment in which to learn
• Practical frameworks, models and skills
• The opportunity to learn from others
• A comprehensive handbook
• A Certificate of Attendance upon the completion of the 3 day workshop

You will learn:

• What quality supervision looks like
• How to establish and maintain a trusting and collaborative supervisory relationship
• The value and purpose of an individual supervision agreement
• How to structure supervisory discussion
• Tools to use in supervision sessions
• How to model and promote reflective practice with supervisees
• How to engage supervisees in the supervision process
• How to create a climate where supervisees feel safe to discuss ethical dilemmas

Where: George Jakins Room, BreakFree on Cashel, 165 Cashel St, Christchurch

When: 6-8 May 2026 (inclusive) 9am – 4pm daily

Cost: $1395 plus GST

Catering: Arrival tea/coffee and morning tea provided. Please bring your own lunch or take advantage of one of the many nearby cafes.

To Register: please contact Helen at [email protected] for a registration form or to express interest.

Limited spaces are available so please book as early as possible to secure your place