Characteristics of Effective Supervision

• An open, non-biased and non-judgmental safe environment, where supervisees receive focused attention, trust, acceptance and respect;
• A confidential thinking and reflecting space
• A positive and accepting relationship based on mutual trust, respect and a focus on supervisee needs
• A supervisor who is a good listener, who provides feedback, as well as encouragement, praise for positives, validation of work and celebration of successes;
• An opportunity to bring forward issues, ideas and challenges, to vent and debrief;
• Guidance, support, assistance, feedback, challenge and direction;
• Alternate perspectives, creative thinking and problem solving;