FOr Practitioners: Clinical Supervision and Workshops

Online What is a Supervisor?

A supervisor is a qualified, registered mental health practitioner, such as a psychologist, with extensive experience in therapeutic work with various client groups or specializations in specific mental health fields. Supervisors have undergone further intensive training in incorporating horses into psychological treatments and have contributed to research, training, and publications in the field. They provide supervision to practitioners supporting recovery from trauma, mental health care, relational issues, and personal development. 

 Supervision for Equine-Assisted Therapy Practitioners

Clinical supervision ensures competence and professionalism in human healthcare. Equine-assisted therapy is rapidly growing, with numerous training programs worldwide. Practitioners range from highly trained individuals to those passionate about helping others without formal qualifications.

Research into the effectiveness of equine-assisted therapy is gaining support, though more evidence is needed. Like other mental health interventions, ethical equine-assisted therapy requires ongoing supervision to ensure best practices and client safety. The power imbalance in therapeutic relationships presents opportunities for client harm, making quality supervision crucial to prevent harm and optimize outcomes. Supervision focuses on understanding both human and horse behavior and psychology, supporting the well-being and safety of all involved.

Naomi, with over 16 years of experience in equine-assisted therapy, provides supervision adhering to ethical standards set by professional bodies such as APRHA, ASW, ACA, and PAFCA, as well as equine welfare Acts and legislation, and safety requirements from Horse Safety Australia.

Online Group Supervision

For those interested in group clinical supervision for mental health practitioners and equine assisted therapists, here are the online group dates for 2025. Please add them to your calendar and email reception@harnessingwellness.com to register or book online.

Our group clinical supervision sessions provide a safe and welcoming environment for all practitioners, no matter where you are in your practitioner journey.

With the clinical experience of 13 years as a psychologist, 15 years in equine assisted therapy, eight years in private practice, and three years as a Board registered supervisor, I bring a wealth of knowledge to these sessions. I’ve also taught counselling and equine assisted therapy students.

Group supervision helps normalize practitioner stressors, educate, increase peer support, enhance clinical knowledge and application, and reduce feelings of overwhelm and burnout.

Why Access Supervision?

• Prevent burnout: Regular supervision supports practitioners and prevents burnout.
• Apply evidence-based interventions: Helps new professionals apply effective interventions.
• Identify professional issues: Provides feedback and identifies professional issues.
• Skill development: Offers opportunities for skill development.
• Reduce ethical violations: Minimizes the risk of ethical violations.

Enhance job satisfaction: Supports mental health professionals, enhancing job.  To discuss your supervision needs, please email or contact the office to schedule an appointment.

Monday 14 July 5:30pm-7pm

No group in August

Monday 15 September 5:30pm-7pm

Wednesday 8 October 11am-12:30pm

Monday 17 November 5:30pm-7pm

Wednesday 3 December 11am-12:30pm

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