Clinical Supervision
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A professional reflection process where work-related experiences are processed with the support of a trained supervisor.
Clinical supervision is a form of professional development and wellbeing support that should not be confused with therapy.
What is clinical supervision?
In clinical supervision, work-related experiences, emotions, and challenges are discussed with a trained supervisor. It is typical especially for social and healthcare professionals, teachers, and managers.
How does supervision differ from therapy?
| | Supervision | Therapy | |---|---|---| | Focus | Work and professional role | Personal wellbeing | | Goal | Professional development | Psychological recovery | | Payer | Usually employer | Client / Kela | | Duration | Long-term, regular | Time-limited |
When do you need supervision vs. therapy?
- Supervision: Processing work demands, professional development, workplace challenges
- Therapy: Personal mental health symptoms, depression, anxiety, burnout affecting broader life