With a clear theory of change in mind, and with
supportive supervision in place, practitioners and other program staff can take a look at what strategies are actually being used and how well they match the program's theory of change.
She knows this model well, and provides
supportive supervision balancing support with E.F.T. concepts, experiential guidance and exploration of therapist use of self.
Training and capacity strengthening — UNICEF and WHO have developed an integrated course on infant and young child feeding,
including supportive supervision to build the capacity of health workers to better counsel and support mothers.
The evidence supporting reflective supervision comes from qualitative studies in early childhood services, where its presence is associated with greater resilience among providers, or where the lack of continuing education and appropriate,
supportive supervision contributes to provider burnout.
DBT was no walk in the park: it required team treatment, including weekly individual therapy, a year - long «skills training» class, telephone coaching and
supportive supervision for the therapist.
Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, including effective and
supportive supervision of staff, development of vision and strategy for program, and ability to juggle multiple priorities and respond to emergent situations in a timely and effective manner.
What really helps practitioners, though, is
supportive supervision.
Supportive supervision, like other aspects of a facilitative program, uses a mutual competence framework in which both supervisors and practitioners recognize and support each other's strengths and competence.