Master Class training
Psychologists who are endorsed supervisors are eligible to enrol in the Master Classes.
These full-day workshops are conducted by Deakin University staff, who are experienced trainers. The workshop will overview the seven supervisor competencies specified by the board, with an advanced practice focus on the development and enhancement of proficiency in particular areas, such as the evaluation of supervisee competencies, dealing with ethical issues in supervision, and self-care.
Depending on demand, subsequent Master Classes may include a focus on areas of endorsement (Clinical, Health, Forensic, and Organisational). Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. A master class will be offered every six months, subject to sufficient numbers.
One of the key roles of a supervising psychologist is to create an environment that assists the supervisee to gain, maintain and enhance the psychology competencies required of a practising psychologist. This Master Class will provide supervisors with a range of practical skills in evaluating supervisees' psychological competencies, as well how to provide both positive and corrective feedback to supervisees.
The workshop will include:
- an understanding of competency based supervision
- a theoretical and practical understanding of evaluative techniques including relevant measures
- facilitating reflection
- processes and methods to deliver feedback, including how to provide negative feedback effectively.
To enhance learning, the workshop utilises a range of experiential techniques such as group and pair exercises, video analysis and roleplays. The Master Class will also involve evaluation of supervisor competencies through short answer questions, peer evaluation of skills during exercises and participant self-evaluation before and after the day.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points are available for the Full Training Program and the Master Classes.
Our trainers
Dr Helen Mildred
Dr Helen Mildred has been a registered psychologist for 22 years and is endorsed in the practice area of Clinical Psychology. Across that time she has provided clinical service and supervision in a number of Victorian public mental health settings, as well as in private practice.
In the last 14 years Helen has held a collaborative appointment between Eastern Health Mental Health Service and Deakin University School of Psychology. Through this role she has taught undergraduate and postgraduate psychology courses, clinically supervised psychologists and provisional psychologists.She has also trained psychologists and other health professionals in clinical theory and skill development including in the area of clinical supervision, and undertaken and supervised research into the field of clinical psychology.
In the last five years she has occupied the position of Director of the Deakin Psychology Clinic, which trains the students in the Doctorate courses and is embedded within the Eastern Health Child and Youth Mental Health Program.
Helen has conducted numerous training workshops and seminars to a wide range of psychologists, mental health, health and other professionals. In the last five years she has co-developed and presented an APS accredited supervision training workshop to groups of psychologists working within mental health, health and Department of Education settings.
Other staff contributing to the program
Professor Jane McGillivray
Professor Jane McGillivray is a registered psychologist with endorsement as a Clinical and a Health Psychologist and with longstanding experience in the training of psychology students and psychologists.
As Director of the Post Graduate Professional Programs and Chair of the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) at Deakin University, she has overall administrative responsibility for the development, accreditation and conduct of our five postgraduate psychology programs: Doctor of Psychology (Clinical, Health, Forensic) and Masters of Psychology (Clinical, Organizational).
Jane is approved by the board as a supervisor of provisional psychologists – that is, for the 4+2, 5+1 and higher degree pathways, and including the registrar program leading to area of practice endorsement (Clinical and Health). Over the last two decades, she has undertaken supervision, including 4+2 interns and more recently in clinical and health practice areas for Doctoral students undertaking practicum placements. In addition, she remains active in private practice and the provision of peer support and supervision.
Dr Rebecca Diehm
Endorsed area of practice, Clinical Psychology.
Dr Jade Sheen
Endorsed area of practice, Clinical and Health Psychology.
Contact us
For more details, please contact the School of Psychology.
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