ABSTRACT
Professional supervision provides for the integration of experiences, the building of personal and professional practice theory, the strengthening of professional identity, and the provision of a safe restorative space for those working in human service work. The therapeutic function of supervision involves reflective, emotional, and cognitive work which reaches across a range of theories and therapy modalities, combining techniques such as a developing a coherent narrative, and the application of mindfulness, solution focused, and emotion-based questions. Vulnerability and honesty enhance insight and contribute to understanding, connection, and relationship. The locating of emotions as a vital source of information in professional supervision, allows these to be surfaced and explored, contributing to self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Work complexity and wider societal and global impacts require professional supervision to be a place of critical reflection and therapeutic restoration.
