Introduction
The main objective of this course to enable Social Service Practitioners (SSPs) to integrate professional thinking and theoretical knowledge in casework and/or clinical supervision, with its skills-based application in diverse work settings. It aims to equip SSPs to guide and support their supervisees in working with clients/families more effectively.
Objectives
In relation to participants’ clinical and/or casework and supervisory practice, this course enables participants to: | ||||||||
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1. | Appreciate and apply the assumptions of Systems Thinking | |||||||
2. | Develop increased reflexivity | |||||||
3. | Be cognizant of the influencing factors of the person of the SSPs | |||||||
4. | Understand and apply Interventive Interviewing | |||||||
5. | Appreciate and use the Domains of Action especially in working with involuntary clients and/or clients in at-risk situations |
In relation to participants’ supervisory practice, this course enables participants to: | ||||||||
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1. | Appreciate and apply the Seven-Eyed Supervision Model and Integrative Developmental Model | |||||||
2. | The use of parallel and isomorphic processes across clinical and/or casework supervisory contexts | |||||||
3. | Practice the use of case discussion and videotape supervision through presentations during group coaching |
Duration
56 hours, 2.5 months.
Structure
The current batch is conducted fully online. The course comprises of two main components: four full days of lectures followed by six half days of coaching sessions, across three months. Lectures for the current batch are held on Tuesdays (9am-1pm) and Thursdays (9am-1pm) across four weeks. This is followed by smaller group coaching sessions held on Tuesdays (9am-1pm) across six weeks.
The course comprises the following modules:
Course Modules | Trainers | ||||||||||||||
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1. Training Workshops
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Tony Ong and Jadelyn Lim (Mrs Jade Low) | ||||||||||||||
2. Coaching of Supervisory Practice
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Tony Ong and Jadelyn Lim (Mrs Jade Low) |
Maximum Class Size: 20 (Training) Maximum Group Size: 10 (Coaching)
Average Teacher-Student Ratio: 1:10
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The course adopts an integrated approach comprising lectures, interactive group activities, experiential exercises, and case studies.
We are planning for the July 2021 intake to be conducted in our premises. However, due to the uncertainties of COVID-19 and if we are still unable to gather in July 2021, we will adjust and run the training online. We will make these arrangements as soon as there is clarity about what is safe.