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Online Supervision Conference

Presented by Dr Helen Kennerley, Elaine Davies, Amy Stephenson and John Storey

About the event

This online, participative event will be held on Zoom, and has been organised by the Supervision Special Interest Group (SIG). For more details on the Supervision SIG please see here.

A certificate of attendance will be issued for 6 x hours CPD. The event will not be recorded.

Registration closes - Midday on Friday 30 May. Places are limited though so book early to avoid disappointment!


Synopsis

The conference will feature two engaging workshops aimed at enhancing supervision techniques and improving CBT practice. Attendees can look forward to engaging in networking opportunities and joining an interactive Q&A session.

Workshop One

Ask Don’t Tell: Socratic Dialogue in CBT Supervision - Presented by Dr. Helen Kennerley

Socratic approaches are routinely used in our clinical practice but how do we get the most out of them in Supervision? This workshop will explore Socratic Dialogue, its purpose in CBT, and the goals we aim to achieve through its use in CBT supervision. It will cover effective Socratic questions and techniques, how to apply Socratic Dialogues for various supervisory purposes, and when it may be more appropriate to refrain from using them. The workshop will comprise a didactic presentation, including video material, and will offer opportunities for live practice of the techniques.

Learning objectives:

- To recognise how Socratic approaches can facilitate good CBT supervision
- To recognise when direct enquiry and or didactic teaching is more appropriate


Workshop Two

Supportive Supervision - What's the key ingredients? - Presented by Amy Stephenson and John Storey

This conference is designed for supervisors at all stages of their careers, from beginners to experienced professionals, and also for Wellbeing Practitioners involved in supervision or those considering taking on this role, as well as Managers and Leaders who oversee supervisors within their organisations.

We invite you to join us for this online conference to expand your knowledge, develop your skills, and gain valuable insights that will enhance your professional practice.

Conference learning objectives

- Listen to members of the Supervision SIG and highlight key areas of supervision
- Assist participants in being more exploratory and using Socratic guidance in supervision, as opposed to giving direct instructions - inspired by Helen's work
- Encourage participants to follow evidence-based practices in supervision, drawing from examples in Milne's work
- Support and enable SIG membership to achieve and hold discussions on supervision accreditation

About the presenter(s)

Dr Helen Kennerley is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and a Senior Associate Tutor with the University of Oxford. Helen is a founder member of the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre (OCTC), where she was formerly the Director of its Advanced Cognitive Therapy Studies courses and MSc, and co-director of the OCTC D.Phil. She is now the lead for the Postgraduate Certificates in Supervision & Training and in Psychological Trauma & Personality Development. Helen has practiced CBT for over 30 years, having trained in Oxford and the US. She has written several popular cognitive therapy self-help books and texts, some of which have been commended by the BMA. Most recently she published “Dialogues for Discovery” with Dr. Christine Padesky.  In 2002 she was short listed for the BABCP award of most influential female cognitive therapist in Britain. 

Elaine Davies is the Chair of the Supervision Special Interest Group (SIG) and a lecturer for the Postgraduate Diploma in CBT at Coventry University. Elaine has over 20 years of experience in independent practice for CBT and CBT supervision and she is a Fellow of the BABCP.

Amy Stephenson is a CBT therapist and supervisor.  Her experience includes community work, offender health, independent practice and currently military occupational health.  Amy is also the secretary for the Supervision SIG.

John Storey is a Clinical Tutor at the Psychological Therapy Training Centre (PTTC), Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust. John's job role is a CBT Clinical Tutor on the CYP PG Cert course in Supervision Skills, the course is accredited with the University of Manchester. John is also Branch Liaison for the Supervision SIG.

Cancellation

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Online Event
4 Jun 2025
SIG: Supervision
9.30AM-4.30PM
70.00 GBP (ex. VAT) - BABCP Member
90.00 GBP (ex. VAT) - Non member

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