Coaching Supervision Groups

<p>Written by experienced coaching supervisors, this book offers a kaleidoscope of wisdom drawn from a complex professional field. Theoretical concepts, practitioner research, models and techniques are brought alive here through the lived experience of the authors. </p><p>As coaching supervisors continue to develop their practice, those wishing to extend their skills into group work step into a new context which stretches and strengthens their own learning, as well as that of supervisees, in this mutual, intentional learning environment. Coaching supervisors are encouraged to begin with the inner journey, developing their own knowledge as each chapter offers a new perspective, enabling readers to gain a philosophical understanding of the process, which will guide them on their journey through the unpredictable terrain of group work.</p><p>Coaches, mentors and other practitioners looking for a Supervision Group experience will gain insights into the range of opportunities available, opening myriad possibilities for furthering personal and professional learning.</p> <p>Foreword <i>Fiona Adamson </i>Introduction <i>Jo Birch </i>01. Coaching supervision in groups: framing the encounter <i>Jo Birch</i> 02. Group supervision with executive coaches: a psychodynamic approach <i>David Rothauser</i> 03. No way is the only way <i>Louie J N Gardiner</i> 04. Meaning-making encounters: the strength of peer supervision <i>Ana Pliopas</i> 05. The terror and transformation of coaching supervision groups <i>Leanne Lowish</i> 06. Nature as dynamic co-partner in group supervision <i>Catherine Gorham</i> 07. Moving bodies: countering digital disembodiment <i>Louie J N Gardiner</i> 08. Virtual small group supervision – research <em>informing</em> practice and practice <em>being</em> the research <i>Kathryn M Downing</i> 09. Using creative approaches in group supervision <i>Jo Birch</i> 10. Group Supervision using the Mirror model <i>Olga Rybina</i> 11. Linking learning: a peer supervision chain <i>Barb Udale and Brenda Routt</i> 12. Tastes of supervision <i>Jeannette Marshall</i> 13. Fifty-plus years of supervision: individual, group, peer and community, the development of a distinct profession <i>Joan Wilmot Shohet</i></p>