Vision: The Promotion of Human Well-Being in Singapore
Mission: To Advance the Research and Practice of Psychology in Singapore

Two- Day Competency-Based Supervision Workshop
Dates: 9-10 November 2026 (In-Person Delivery, 14 hours CPD)  

<Early Bird: Register by 1 July 2026> 

Time: 9am – 4.30pm 

Registration: 8.30am – 8.50am

Venue: Central Location in Singapore

Synopsis:
This in person Competency-based supervision workshop is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of competency-based and reflective practice models of clinical supervision, covering competencies aligned with the Singapore Psychological Society’s Supervisor Competency Framework (SPS, 2024) and the Psychology Board of Australia (2018) supervisor competencies:

  • Application of competency-based, reflective, and scientist-practitioner frameworks in supervisory practice (Domain 1, Competency 1)
  • Establishment and maintenance of a safe and effective supervisory relationship, including management of ruptures (Domain 2, Competency 2)
  • Management of boundaries and provision/seeking of feedback (Domain 2, Competency 3)
  • Setting and evaluation of competency-based goals (Domain 3, Competencies 1, 3, 4)
  • Provision of clear and constructive feedback, including use of measures (Domain 3, Competency 3)
  • Monitoring and addressing ethical dilemmas and challenges in supervision (Domain 4, Competencies 5, 6)

Interactive exercises allow participants to practice the various materials covered, consistent with adult learning frameworks. Video and live demonstrations model best-practice in supervision.

Participants of this workshop will be required to do pre-reading of key readings, and prepare reflective material from participant’s own supervisory experience (one page Notable Incident).

Those who complete this workshop would be eligible to record 14 Professional Development (PD) hours into their current PD logs, and for their SRP Approved Supervisor Renewal of Membership.

Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the foundational principles of effective reflective supervision within a competency-based approach (Domain 1).
  • Demonstrate practical skills in areas such as creating a safe supervisory relationship, setting and evaluating supervision goals, utilising reflective practice to enhance supervisee skills and values, providing and seeking feedback, and managing challenges and ethical dilemmas in supervision (Domains 2–4).

Trainer Background:
The workshop is led by Dr Mark Donovan, co-partner of the Reflective Supervision Team. With over 30 years’ experience as a registered clinical psychologist in Australia and the UK, Dr Donovan has worked across university and health service settings. He is a recognised presenter at both national and international conferences, with a strong publication record and extensive training experience. Since 2013, Dr Donovan has served as a Board-Approved trainer for the Australian Psychological Society, training supervisors both in-person and online, including in Singapore since 2017. His teaching style is highly interactive, incorporating practical discussions, real-world examples, live demonstrations, and opportunities for hands-on skills practice.

References:

  1. Bernard, J. & Goodyear, R. (2019). Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision. (6th Ed.). Pearson.
  2. Carroll, M. (2014). Effective supervision for the helping professions (2nd Ed.). Sage.
  3. Duncan, B., Miller, S., Wampold, B. & Hubble, M. (Eds.) (2009). The heart and soul of change: delivering what works. APA Press.
  4. Falender, C. & Shafranske, E. (2021). Clinical Supervision: A competency-based approach (2nd Edition). Washington DC: American Psychological Association.
  5. Hawkins, P., & McMahon, A. (2020). Supervision in the helping professions (5th ed.). McGraw-Hill Open University Press.
  6. Hewson, D. & Carroll, M. (2016). Reflective Practice in Supervision. Moshpit.
  7. Hewson, D. & Carroll, M. (2016). Reflective Supervision Toolkit. Moshpit.
  8. Psychology Board of Australia. (2018). Guidelines for supervisors.
  9. Singapore Psychological Society (2024). Singapore Register of Psychologists Supervisory competency framework. (https://singaporepsychologicalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SRP-Supervisor-Competency-Framework-FINAL-March-2024.pdf )
  10. Tarshis, S. & Baird, S. (2021). Applying intersectionality in clinical supervision: a scoping review. The Clinical Supervisor, 40(2), 218-240.

To Register:
This workshop is open to SPS full members and non-SPS members who are practitioners of Psychology, Counselling, for Allied Health and Mental Health Practitioners working with mental-health issues, in the Community, Forensic, Healthcare, Organizational, Sports and Educational settings. This workshop is suitable for those who want to understand, acquire, build, strengthen and / or seek a refresher workshop on foundational / basic supervision knowledge and skills application. This is suitable for those exploring to understand foundational / basic supervision knowledge and skills to determine if embarking on preparing to become a supervisor is suitable. 

To register, write to secretariat@singaporepsychologicalsociety.org and provide the following: 

(1) Full Name

(2) SPS & / or SRP Membership Number / Non SPS

(3) Name of Organization

(4) Area of Specialization

(5) Number of seats

Workshop Fees:

EARLY REGISTRATION: $450 (Register by 1 July 2026)

SPS MEMBERS: $490

NON SPS MEMBERS: $520

*Participants who register for two supervision workshops would be entitled to a 8% discount.

**Groups of three or more who register would be entitled to a 8% discount.

***Past Participants of supervision workshops organized by the SPS would be entitled to a 8% discount.
Registration for this workshop is on a first-come first-served basis, and will close on 15 July 2026.