Do you really understand the role of contracting in supervision? This week, join host Helen O'Grady as she speaks with coaching psychologist and supervisor, Anna Springett as they discuss the skill and practice of contracting in supervision. They discuss how it compares to contracting in coaching and the broad range of factors that practitioners need to consider. Anna explains the psychological aspects of containment in supervision and the significance of checking assumptions in supervision relationships.

They explain what questions a coach can ask when looking for a supervisor and explore cultural differences in perceptions of time and group dynamics, emphasising the need for ongoing, adaptive contracting. Anna introduces her 8 Ps model and what emerging trends and challenges she sees for coaching supervision, including technology and global awareness. This conversation defines the vital role contracting has in supervision, with tips and insights to help both supervisors and coaches improve their contracting practices.

You will learn:

· What contracting is and its pivotal role in supervision

· The psychological concepts of containment

· What questions a coach can ask to find the right supervisor

"I genuinely believe that contracting is a core practice; everything else plays out within the contract, the container that we create."

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