Psychology field work supervision

Expert Facilitators: Dr Ridwana Timol, Mr. Rizwan Chumroo, Prof Dana Wong, Dr Vincent Oxenham, A. Professor René Stolwyk

Overview

This workshop provides a practical, skills-focused introduction to effective field work supervision in psychology across clinical, community, and educational settings. Drawing on the experience of supervisors working in diverse health systems and training environments, the session examines how to structure meaningful placements, support trainee development, and maintain high standards of ethical and professional practice. Participants will explore supervision strategies that foster competence, reflective thinking, and readiness for real-world service delivery.

Key Topics

Foundations of effective supervision in applied psychology

Structuring field placements to support progressive skill acquisition

Competency-based frameworks for evaluating trainee performance

Providing constructive, clear, and developmentally appropriate feedback

Managing supervision challenges and supporting trainee wellbeing

Culturally responsive supervision and context-sensitive teaching

Interprofessional collaboration and the role of allied health standards in supervision

Case-based examples drawn from clinical, community, and educational practice

Who Should Attend?

- Psychologists, clinical supervisors, educators, allied health professionals involved in student training, early-career practitioners preparing for supervisory roles, and programme coordinators overseeing applied psychology placements.