Facilitating Group Supervision – September

LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP

Capabilities: Evolving and Established

AASW's Facilitating Group Supervision virtual workshop series is designed to provide participants with key skills and knowledge for effective group facilitation. Through interactive workshops, participants will develop a solid understanding of group supervision and its role in supporting professional growth. The workshops will encourage critical self-reflection, helping participants to assess their own experiences and development.

Participants will learn practical strategies for creating a safe and supportive environment, managing group dynamics, and facilitating open, constructive discussions. Additionally, the workshops will cover techniques for confidently navigating conflict and resolving issues, ensuring a positive and collaborative group experience.

Pre-work and self-reflection (1 hour)

Participants are required to complete readings and self-reflections in preparation for the workshops.

Workshop 1 (3.5 hours) - 09 September 2025 10.00am-1.30pm AEST

This interactive workshop will focus on laying the foundation for effective group supervision. We’ll start by exploring the core principles of group supervision and its importance in supporting growth and development within teams. Participants will engage in hands-on activities designed to help you prepare for working with your group, including strategies for building trust, creating a safe space, and setting clear expectations.

You'll also have the opportunity to reflect on your role as a facilitator and how to foster meaningful conversations in a group setting. Through guided reflection exercises, we’ll delve into real-world scenarios, helping you apply key concepts to your specific context. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to prepare the groundwork for leading a group and build confidence in your journey as a group supervisor.

Workshop 2 (3.5 hours) - 16 September 2025 10.00am-1.30pm AEST

This interactive workshop will focus on developing the key skills required for successful group supervision. We’ll explore common ethical challenges that arise in group settings and how to navigate these situations with confidence and professionalism. Through case studies and group discussions, participants will engage in real-world problem-solving to better understand the complexities of maintaining ethical standards while fostering open dialogue within a group.

The workshop will also cover the essential competencies of an effective group supervisor, including communication techniques, conflict resolution, and strategies for encouraging meaningful participation from all group members.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the tools and confidence to apply these competencies in your practice, and we’ll conclude by discussing your way forward—how to continue refining your skills and grow as a group supervisor. This workshop is designed to be highly interactive, giving you plenty of opportunities to reflect, practice, and plan your next steps.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will:

• Understand group supervision: Define group supervision and compare it with individual supervision to evaluate its benefits and differences.

• Undertake self-reflection: Analyse strengths and growth areas as facilitators

• Explore facilitation skills: Consider facilitation skills to promote active learning in group settings

• Understand how to establish a safe environment: Explore strategies to establish trust and psychological safety in group supervision.

• Manage Dynamics: Explore how to navigate power dynamics in multi-disciplinary teams while addressing diverse needs

• Manage conflict and resolution: Identify challenges, and explore strategies to address conflict with scenarios

AASW Credential: Supervision

This Workshop is not recorded, however, you will have access to materials and resources on AASW Online Learning for 4 weeks after the completion of the workshop.