Supervision

Anyone who works with or helps other people in various contexts of life offering care and support, must likewise receive the same. Those who work in the helping professions are often ones who, even though gifted, skilled and trained to offer the best to others, can do so at the expense of themselves. 

The phrase ‘messiah complex’ has been used to describe those who think that they can carry the cares of the world on their shoulders, only to find that they take on too much even with the best intentions, and sadly crash and burn. A professionally trained supervisor is one who is able to help discern the blind-spots or traps that someone is easily able to fall into while supporting another person. All professional ‘people-helping’ roles recognise the essential role that Supervision plays

I have a particular interest in working alongside women who are Leaders in faith based communities. Unfortunately in some contexts there still exists a glass ceiling for women who aspire to leadership roles in many organisations in society, including the church. It is, however, encouraging to see this being cracked by those who are courageous enough to stand a little taller and look beyond externally imposed limits.

As we perch on the precipice of many unknowns in relation to the well being of people and our planet, women’s voices and experiences are integral in finding a wise way forward

As one who has held a Senior Leadership role in the Church, and having had my own challenges and experiences of pushing through prescribed boundaries, I feel qualified to both speak to and on behalf of this issue, and to offer encouragement and support to those who find themselves on this journey.

I also offer Supervision to those who work in the practice of Spiritual Direction, once again offering reflective questions and an objectivity that may be helpful in recognising personal blind-spots as well as supporting healthy client work.

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