“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Victor Frankl
Creating space, or just having time to reflect, seems at a premium in our 24-hour news cycle world. There just never seems to be enough time to take time out for you. Many clients tell me that they just don’t have enough time to practice the exercises, focus on their own self-care, or dedicate space for reflection. This evolves into feeling numb, disenfranchised, dissatisfied and stressed!
With the amount of information, we are consuming both intentionally, and sub-consciously through advertising, media streams and others gentle and not so gentle push notifications we are bombarded by “influencers” there is barely enough time left for us. So, I encourage you to take back your own power, find the space, and exercise some self-compassion daily, even if it is only 5 minutes!
Here is a 5-minute guided visualisation to practice placing automatic negative thoughts (ANTS) or intrusive memories (Flashbacks) into a metaphorical or imaginary container
This can be very empowering, allowing you to create space and control your thoughts, sensations and emotions. Artemis Psychology Services is now providing professional trauma-informed supervision to psychologists, social workers, counsellors, support workers, and other health professionals. Professional supervision means having regular consultations with a trained supervisor. It offers you a space to review your work practices and discuss client matters. During supervision, you can:
– Explore your feelings about work (e.g. excitement, frustration, anxiety, discouragement)
– Receive constructive feedback and strategies for work-related issues
– Identify and plan a self-care program for yourself/staff
– Advance your professional skills (e.g. prioritising competing tasks, managing boundaries,
avoiding procrastination, dealing with conflict, working to trauma-informed principles)
Do I need professional supervision?
You may benefit from regular professional supervision if you answer yes to any of these questions:
– Are you a psychologist, social worker, youth worker, welfare worker, or other allied health
professional providing direct client support?
– Do you manage or supervise teams of human services personnel or other allied health
professionals?
– Do you need independent supervision outside of your workplace to better review and reflect
on your work?
– Do you feel stressed or burnt out by your work?
Supervision is a critical part of safe, trauma-informed and effective practice, especially when you have direct client contact. Evidence suggests supervision leads to:
– Greater job satisfaction
– Improved workplace relationships
– Meeting CPD requirements
– Better service delivery to clients
Why choose us?
Artemis Psychology Services has experience in: providing professional supervision to diverse
clients in public health sector and not-for-profit organisations such as Regional DFV services,
1800RESPECT/DV Connect, Queensland Health, Community Mental Health Services, and
private practice.
Supporting human services personnel and allied health professionals across varied work
settings.
How do I arrange supervision?
If you’re interested in arranging supervision for yourself or an employee, please call us or fill
out our online enquiry form and we will be in touch shortly.
Cynthia is a Board Approved Supervisor and can meet AHPRA requirements.
Some workplaces fund professional supervision for employees—check with your HR team,
Manager, Team Leader, or Supervisor to see if this is an option for you. If you pay for your
own supervision, you may be able to claim it as a work-related expense on your tax return.
How do I attend supervision and how much does it cost?
Online via Zoom/Zanda and $180 plus GST
