MY FIRST CLINICAL SUPERVISION (GROUP)
Yesterday morning was my first time presenting a case in the presence of an external consultant from another FSC and my colleagues. We call this clinical supervision.
Clinical supervision is meant to be a time where our clinical skills can be honed, where theories/concepts that we've learnt can be reinforced, and where we can receive feedback about ourselves and about how we handle our cases. For the presenters involved, they either conduct a live session (with an observation team viewing from a one-way mirror or watching on TV through a video camera) or show a video-tape on a segment from one of their counselling sessions. If there's neither, then the presenter will verbally discuss his or her case with the presentation of a family genogram (a pictorial diagram that illustrates one's family tree).
For my case, I showed the team a video tape on one of my more recent counselling sessions. Last Friday, as I was reviewing the tape on my own, I was somehow at a loss about what I am going to do on the actual day. I actually viewed 2 tapes and couldn't decide which one to use. In the end, I chose the one I thought was more 'exciting' and had more content. And yesterday's session turned out to be good! I received very positive feedback about my attending skills, and also picked up useful ideas about what to do in my next session. The team was very supportive and helpful as well, which made it even better. And I didn't feel a wee bit stressed the night before (which I thought I would). I also didn't really feel very panicky before the session started. Thank God for seeing me through and for giving me the confidence. Laura, my supervisor, was also one of the presenters, so that helped to diffuse the pressure in a way.
This question was posed to me, "How does it feel for you to watch yourself as you replay the tape?" For me, I felt I could have done something or said something different. At certain points in the session with my client, questions will race through my mind such as, "What do I do now?", "Should I say anything now?", "What's going on now?". Yet again, it was funny as I watched my own body language, gestures and facial expressions. I don't feel shy or embarrassed about letting my colleagues view my taped sessions. Not that I am super good in my skills lah, but do hope that they can at least benefit something out of it.
As for the self, like what Laura says, "Internal clinical supervision should not be seen as a threat to your clinical skills... this process will make us grow as better people helpers. It is better to make a blunder in front of a group of supportive colleagues than to make a blunder in front of our clients!"
Yesterday morning was my first time presenting a case in the presence of an external consultant from another FSC and my colleagues. We call this clinical supervision.
Clinical supervision is meant to be a time where our clinical skills can be honed, where theories/concepts that we've learnt can be reinforced, and where we can receive feedback about ourselves and about how we handle our cases. For the presenters involved, they either conduct a live session (with an observation team viewing from a one-way mirror or watching on TV through a video camera) or show a video-tape on a segment from one of their counselling sessions. If there's neither, then the presenter will verbally discuss his or her case with the presentation of a family genogram (a pictorial diagram that illustrates one's family tree).
For my case, I showed the team a video tape on one of my more recent counselling sessions. Last Friday, as I was reviewing the tape on my own, I was somehow at a loss about what I am going to do on the actual day. I actually viewed 2 tapes and couldn't decide which one to use. In the end, I chose the one I thought was more 'exciting' and had more content. And yesterday's session turned out to be good! I received very positive feedback about my attending skills, and also picked up useful ideas about what to do in my next session. The team was very supportive and helpful as well, which made it even better. And I didn't feel a wee bit stressed the night before (which I thought I would). I also didn't really feel very panicky before the session started. Thank God for seeing me through and for giving me the confidence. Laura, my supervisor, was also one of the presenters, so that helped to diffuse the pressure in a way.
This question was posed to me, "How does it feel for you to watch yourself as you replay the tape?" For me, I felt I could have done something or said something different. At certain points in the session with my client, questions will race through my mind such as, "What do I do now?", "Should I say anything now?", "What's going on now?". Yet again, it was funny as I watched my own body language, gestures and facial expressions. I don't feel shy or embarrassed about letting my colleagues view my taped sessions. Not that I am super good in my skills lah, but do hope that they can at least benefit something out of it.
As for the self, like what Laura says, "Internal clinical supervision should not be seen as a threat to your clinical skills... this process will make us grow as better people helpers. It is better to make a blunder in front of a group of supportive colleagues than to make a blunder in front of our clients!"
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