SEASONS OF LIFE SUPERVISION
Supervision for School Counsellors
Supporting Wellbeing, Enhancing Practice, Creating Lasting Impact
Penny helps school counsellors navigate their professional journey, providing supportive, specalised, affordable supervision
Penny understands the intricate relationships that occur in a school and the need to work in multi-disciplinary teams using a case management approach to ensure the best outcomes for young people and their stakeholders.
As a seasoned counsellor with a decade of experience in schools, I deeply understand the unique challenges school counsellors face.
My supervision services offer tailored support and expert guidance to help you navigate these complexities, ensuring your professional growth, well-being, and longevity in the field.
Whether you’re dealing with crisis management, burnout, managing organisational demands, I’m here to provide a safe and supportive space to enhance your skills and sustain your passion for helping students.
are you feeling isolated and unsupported in your school counsellor role?
The lack of regular, reflective supervision can lead to a sense of isolation, making it harder to cope with the demands of the job.
By prioritising regular supervision, you gain a safe space to land amidst the chaos and busyness of school life.
I help you identify and address signs of burnout and vicarious trauma, provide support for student-related issues, and assist with navigating workplace conflicts.
My supervision also focuses on self-care, boundary-setting, and time management to ensure your longevity and effectiveness in your role.
ARE YOU FEELING BURNT OUT AND CONSTANTLY OVERWHELMED IN YOUR ROLE?
School counsellors often face high burnout rates due to overload, leading to decreased effectiveness, job satisfaction and personal wellbeing.
The constant demands of a school environment, coupled with the emotional toll of handling crises, can be overwhelming. Without proper support, these challenges can result in vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
My supervision is grounded in the RISE UP model, emphasising strong relational connections. I offer a safe, supportive space where you can discuss your challenges openly. Understanding the high burnout rate in school counselling, I prioritise your well-being and professional growth through consistent, supportive supervision.
School supervision with Penny Adams
As a seasoned counsellor with a decade of experience in schools, I understand the unique challenges school counsellors face. My supervision services are designed to provide the support and guidance needed to navigate these complexities effectively.
With ten years of firsthand experience working in schools, I know the pressures and organisational conflicts that school counsellors encounter daily. From handling crisis situations to managing burnout and workplace conflicts, I bring a wealth of knowledge to support you in your role.
As a Level 4 counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, Clinical with PACFA, and a member of the ACA College of Supervisors, I have supervised school counsellors for over seven years. My experience as a chaplain and counsellor in both independent and state schools equips me to provide insightful, supportive and practical supervision.
BENEFITS OF SCHOOL COUNSELLOR SUPERVISION
SUPPORT
Support when you need it the most. School counsellors often find themselves overwhelmed by the demands and expectations of their roles. When they most need supervision, it’s frequently the first thing set aside. Yet, during crises and busy times, regular supervision is crucial for debriefing and feeling supported.
RESPONSIVE
Help during the chaos. School counselling can be unpredicatable, chaotic and reactive. School counsellors spend alot of time constantly putting out spot fires. All firefighters need to be able to take a break. Effective school supervision requires the supervisor to be flexible and adaptable when needed in a crisis.
BOUNDARIES
One of the hardest things about working in education is maintaining boundaries with work life balance and the never ending needs of the school community. It is imperative for longevity in the industry that school counsellors are able to establish and hold appropriate boundaries with the school leadership, staff, parents and other stakeholders.
EXPERIENCE
Finding a supervisor who ‘gets’ how schools work and function is not easy. Penny’s extensive experience working in schools and her understanding of this unique institution in regards to working with young people in a counselling and wellbeing context means that she ‘gets’ what you are experiencing on a daily basis. This includes stakeholders and politics.
THE RISE UP APPROACH TO SCHOOL SUPERVISION
What is our approach?
Penny implements the Rise Up Model, which has been widely used in Australia for over 12 years. Along with other well-known supervision models, this provides a comprehensive approach to professional counselling supervision. We also implement a highly reflective and relational approach to supervision to ensure the continued growth of the counsellor.
We will discuss the model in our first session together and its key components are covered in the supervision agreement.
the what:
Relationship Based, Integrated Supervision & Education to Unlock Potential (RISE UP)
The How
REVIEW: Following up on previous sessions, areas of concern and reflective practice
INFORMATION: This is the all important administrative part of of your role as a school counsellor.
SUPPORT: Supporting you to support your students and their families, whilst working in a multi-disciplinary and case management approach.
EDUCATION: Ensuring the appropriate development of skills, modalities and student care through equipping and professional development and training.
SELF-CARE: School counsellors exist on the front line of mental health in young people and families. Burnout rate is high so we need to ensure that you are looking after yourself, managing your stress, avoiding burnout and vicarious trauma.
SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT: Supporting you in your school environment and to manage the requirements and expectations of the organisation whilst establishing boundaries for maximum self-care and wellbeing.
SCHOOL COUNSELLORS INDIVIDUAL SUPERVISION
SPECIALISED SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL COUNSELLORS
As a counsellor who worked in schools for 10 years, I understand the complex needs and dynamics of working in education. These sessions are for counsellors, chaplains, wellbeing staff youth workers who required supervision to support their work in schools.
New supervisee’s are welcome to book a 30 minute free introductory call with me to see if we are a good fit and discuss your needs.
I also run a groups for school counsellors suitable for ACA or PACFA.
SCHOOL COUNSELLORS GROUP SUPERVISION
SPECIALISED GROUP FOR SCHOOL COUNSELLORS (PACFA OR ACA)
Join in with five other schools counsellors in an interactive and supportive space where you can collaborate with me and each other. Gain valuable strategies, ideas and support from each other.
These groups are a breath of fresh air for school counsellors who can feel isolated and alone in a very busy school environment.
The support of others in the same role can help lessen the load and realise that you are not the only one experiencing similar highs and lows.
My group supervision sessions are released once a month, in the third week and available on my booking site.
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