Program Overview

Program Overview

The Standalone Course in Foundations in Clinical Supervision for Senior Practitioner Psychologists is designed for senior psychologists in the public sector who provide clinical supervision to trainees and early-career psychologists. The course aligns with the Singapore Psychological Society's (SPS) clinical supervision guidelines and aims to enhance supervisory skills through theoretical foundations, structured frameworks, and applied learning.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, participants are expected to achieve the following objectives:

• Understand the Theoretical Foundations of Clinical Supervision
  • Explore key supervision models and frameworks.
  • Apply reflective and competency-based approaches in clinical supervision.
• Strengthen the Supervisory Relationship
  • Develop strategies to build and maintain an effective supervisory alliance.
  • Establish clear structure and expectations within supervision.
• Enhance Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback Skills
  • Implement structured approaches to evaluating supervisee competence.
  • Provide constructive, developmentally appropriate feedback.
• Navigate Ethical Considerations in Supervision
  • Identify and address common ethical dilemmas in supervision.
  • Uphold professional boundaries and conduct.
• Incorporate Diversity and Cultural Competence in Supervision
  • Help supervisees recognize the influence of cultural and individual differences.
  • Foster a reflective and responsive supervisory approach.
• Engage in Ongoing Professional Development and Peer Learning
  • Participate in facilitated peer supervision groups.
  • Apply knowledge and skills from the workshop in real-world supervision.

Mode of Delivery and Assessment

• Mode of Delivery: The mode of delivery is face-to-face classes with synchronous online sessions.
• Assessment: Learners will be assessed in the following ways:
  • In-class Quiz: Participants will complete an online quiz on the content taught. This assessment component will be graded "pass/fail".
  • Group supervision competency assessment (across 4 sessions): Each participant in the group supervision has to bring an agenda item to supervision and present their progress with their supervisee(s). A competency rubric will be used by the trainers to rate each participant. This assessment component will be graded "pass/fail".

Entry Requirements

• A master's degree in an applied psychology field (e.g., clinical and counselling psychology),
• Minimum 3 years of relevant psychology work experience
• Registered SRP (Singapore Register of Psychologist) member/eligible for registration and working towards supervisor registration

Course Fees

• Course Fees:
  • Singapore Citizens: $855.00 (39 years old or younger), $285.00 (40 years or older eligible for MCES)
  • Singapore PRs: $855.00
  • Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: $285.00
  • International Participants: $2850.00

Course Structure and Details

Part I: Workshop

• Synopsis: The course consists of a 14-hour interactive workshop conducted across three days, incorporating online synchronous sessions to accommodate busy clinicians.
• Training Venue: Classes will be conducted face-to-face in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS, and online through Zoom.
• Trainers:
  • Kenji Gwee: Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, NUS
  • Kinjal Doshi: Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, NUS

Part II: Peer Supervision Groups

• Synopsis: Following the workshop, participants will gain access to facilitated peer supervision groups, providing an ongoing space for discussion, reflection, and application of learning.
• Training Venue: Peer supervision groups will be conducted online through Zoom.
• Trainers:
  • Kenji Gwee: Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, NUS
  • Kinjal Doshi: Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, NUS
  • Dr. Matthew Lim: Senior Lecturer, Deputy Director and Curriculum Coordinator, Clinical Psychology Programme, National University of Singapore
  • Dr. Lohsnah Jeevanandam: Senior Lecturer and Director of Clinical Psychology Programme, National University of Singapore
  • Ms. Joanne Chua: Growth & Partnerships, Lead, Health & Wellbeing, Office of the President, NUS

Department of Psychology

• Location: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Block AS4, Level 2, 9 Arts Link, Singapore