Professional Supervision Support Service
A space to explore
and reflect on workplace situations.
Welcome to How’s Work
Professional Supervision is a valuable resource for individuals working with people - offering a dedicated space to reflect, discuss workplace challenges, and maintain overall well-being. Through regular, confidential sessions, supervision supports professionals across various sectors, including (but not limited to) education, healthcare, social services, and business.
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The Process
The process is non-hierarchical, fostering a collegial and supportive environment. Before beginning, a collaborative agreement is established and reviewed periodically. The first session is obligation-free, ensuring a good fit for both parties.
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The Benefits
A beneficial process and a place to have those professional conversations independent of your workplace.
Using a reflective learning model, supervision provides a structured yet flexible approach to addressing topics such as workplace relationships, burnout, stress, goal setting, and professional development.
FAQs
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Professional supervision is a structured, confidential space for individuals working with people to reflect on workplace challenges, successes, and well-being. It provides an opportunity to step away from daily work pressures and engage in meaningful discussions that support professional identity and mental well-being.
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Supervision is beneficial across all sectors, particularly for educators, carers, managers, and business owners. It is especially helpful for those working in isolation or without direct collegial support, allowing them to maintain balance between their professional and personal lives
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After an initial ‘meet and greet,’ sessions are held once a month for an hour, either in person (Nelson/Tasman), online, or by phone. A reflective learning model is used to explore various topics, with mutual feedback provided at the end of each session. A collaborative agreement is established and reviewed every three months.
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Supervision covers a range of topics, including burnout, workplace relationships, stress management, goal setting, career aspirations, and work-home balance. The sessions are designed to be solution-focused, strengths-based, and supportive.
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The cost of supervision is $120 per session, invoiced monthly. Payment can be arranged privately or through workplace well-being provisions. Sessions include a small amount of email support between meetings as needed.
Introducing Jan
Jan Trafford has over 25 years of experience working in various roles within the education sector. She has been a teacher and middle manager in mainstream and Learner Support settings, in both primary and secondary school settings.
