Provisional Psychologist Supervision

The Psychology Board of Australia requires provisional psychologists to participate in group supervision sessions to meet the requirements for registration as a Psychologist. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to work with a range of our accredited supervisors as well as other provisional psychologists.

The core competencies outlined by the Psychology Board of Australia are discussed during these sessions and they are a great opportunity for networking and meeting like-minded people.

You do not need to be participating in one of our Internship Programs to take part in our online group supervision sessions.
Sessions are also suitable for early career registered psychologists.
Sessions are conducted via Zoom with a maximum of five students per session.

We are also running three Professional Development workshops covering Basic Counselling and Intervention Skills, Advanced Counselling and Intervention Skills and the National Psychology Exam which are open to a maximum of 30 students.

GROUP SUPERVISION SESSIONS

Case Report Writing

In a group setting you are given the opportunity to become more familiar with the AHPRA Case Report Writing Guidelines. Find out how any case presentations from your client cohort might fit into the Case Report structure.

Date: Tuesday 16 March, 2021

Time: 9.30am – 11.30am

Cost: $100

To book call 1300 003 900

Ethical Principles

Psychologists are required to abide by the general principles of the Code of Ethics and the Ethical Guidelines as set out by the APS. This session provides provisional psychologists with an opportunity to explore the APS Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines in the context of case discussion.

Date: Wednesday 30 March, 2021

Time: 2pm – 4pm

Cost: $100

To book call 1300 003 900

Report Writing

This session explores various types of psychological reports including psychometric reports, progress reports and exit reports. It also considers the practical implications when report writing including what makes a quality report, what should be included and recommendations. Various report templates are explored and discussed.

Date: Thursday 8 April, 2021

Time: 9am – 11am

Cost: $100

To book call 1300 003 900

Mental State Examination

This is an introduction to basic Mental State Examination. Participants are given an opportunity to test their MSE skills through observing and discussing visual case scenarios.

Date: Thursday 29 April, 2021

Time: 9am – 11.30am

Cost: $125

To book call 1300 003 900

Practice Across the Lifespan Reflection

This session reflects on how the practice of psychology is influenced by the life stage of clients. We explore the practical and ethical implications of working with people from each of the major lifespan stages: childhood, adolescence, adulthood and late adulthood.

Date: Tuesday 11 May, 2021

Time: 9.30am – 11.30am

Cost: $100

To book call 1300 003 900

Interviews

This session explores interviews as an essential part of the assessment and therapeutic relationship building process. It looks at various factors including types of interviews, client type, communication style, rapport building and interview content. It also explores various interview templates through case discussion.

Date: Thursday 13 May, 2021

Time: 9am – 12pm

Cost: $150

To book call 1300 003 900

Micro Counselling Skills

This workshop offers an overview of the micro-counselling skills such as attending, responding and listening. Through role-plays and discussion, participants will have the opportunity to practice counselling skills including reflective listening (reflection of content, reflection of feelings), verbal and non-verbal attending, summarising, open and closed questions, as well as practice goal setting skills.

Date: Thursday 20 May, 2021

Time: 11am – 2pm

Cost: $150

To book call 1300 003 900

Diagnostic Classification Systems (DSM-5 & ICD11)

This session provides the opportunity to explore key similarities and differences between the two diagnostic systems. It includes discussion of different diagnostic presentations through the lenses of the DSM -5 and ICD 11.

Date: Thursday 27 May, 2021

Time: 10.30am – 1pm

Cost: $125

To book call 1300 003 900

Self-Care for Psychologists

This workshop explores the importance of self-care for mental health professionals and its implications for the profession of psychology. Discussion of various methods of self-care.

Date: Tuesday 8 June, 2021

Time: 9am – 11am

Cost: $100

To book call 1300 003 900

Communication and Interpersonal Relationships

This session offers an opportunity to explore and unpack the various important aspects of communication and interpersonal relationships in a therapeutic context. Concepts covered include rapport building, types of communication, therapeutic relationships, communication in session, empathy and professionalism, and communicating different concepts to different types of clients and stakeholders.

Date: Friday 18 June, 2021

Time: 9am – 11am

Cost: $100

To book call 1300 003 900

Cross Cultural Contexts

This session reflects on psychological practices when working with people from different cultures. The first seminar is dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We will introduce historical context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and discuss ethical and professional issues psychologists need to be aware of when delivering psychological services. Learning outcomes for this session are developing cultural responsiveness, cultural sensitivity and awareness.

Date: Wednesday 30 June, 2021

Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm

Cost: $100

To book call 1300 003 900

Note Taking and Case Notes

This session is an opportunity to explore different templates of clinical case notes, as well as considering various practical implications including confidentiality, content, structure of case notes and consistency. Taking notes in a clinical setting is also explored and ethical and practical implications considered.