Supervision and Tools for the Helping Professions
Supervision
A one on one space to focus on skills, practice, the issues you face and making sense of a chaotic world
Training & Consultation
One off trainings offered on a periodic basis around the country.
Bespoke workshops and sessions that are tailored to your agency’s needs
Consultation on projects or pieces of work to help foster best practice
Practice Resources
Links, articles, videos and downloadables that you can add to your toolbox
Social Worker, Supervisor, Author and Trainer
Kerri’s roots are in Canada where she grew up, but in her heart she is all Kiwi. Since migrating here in 2007 she has worked extensively in the sector in both preventative and crisis forums. She headed the crisis response in Waitemata for Family Violence, Sexual Violence and Refuge for eight years, sadly overseeing more than 15,000 cases while in that role.
She has extensive experience leading teams in not only the violence sector, but also care and protection, youth residential care and is a supervisor of Social Workers. She regularly lectures at Universities on Social Practice and Violence. She has worked on the Whāngaia Ngā Pā Harakeke Board as a Community Representative with NZ Police and is the Chair of Unitec’s Advisory Board for Social Practice.
IT’S ABOUT PRACTICE
It’s About Practice is an essential read and tool for those looking to take charge of their supervision and make the most of it. Packed full of practical tips and examples on everything from choosing supervisors, what should be in a contract, and how to organise your supervision sessions. With the weekly journal pages culture, ethics, Te Tiriti obligations, self care and more are at your fingertips. In a time poor and chaotic work week where social workers often eat their lunches at their desk or on the road, this simple guide helps you to tease out what’s important to your practice and focus on extending your skills and longevity within the sector.
