Why do AHA Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists® undertake Professional Supervision?
We at the AHA, believe that Professional Supervision with a qualified supervisor plays an integral role in ensuring the highest standards of therapeutic practice and individual professional growth continue to be achieved within our Hypnotherapy membership.
Why seek professional supervision?
Professional supervision is not merely a formality; it is a pathway to excellence.
It provides a dedicated space for reflection, guidance, and continuous learning, which allows you to refine your skills in a non-threatening way.
It also provides therapists with a structured and supportive environment in which to discuss challenging cases and seek guidance on complex clinical issues.
Professional 1:1 supervision is crucial for therapists as it plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of an individual’s practice. The ongoing process involves therapists consulting with experienced qualified supervisors who encourage self-reflection and challenge existing viewpoints with regard to their clinical work, ensuring ethical standards, and promoting continuous professional development. This helps therapists navigate ethical dilemmas, manage issues such as transference and countertransference, and address any potential unseen biases or blind spots that may be impacting their practice.
It is an invaluable opportunity to receive constructive feedback, discuss challenging cases, and enhance practitioner expertise. Importantly, supervision can act as a safeguard against burnout, promoting a supervisee’s overall well-being as they navigate the complexities of their hypnotherapy practice and associated challenges.
In the rapidly changing Hypnotherapy landscape, we are ambassadors of our profession. The AHA therefore wish for its members to collectively uphold the highest therapeutic practice standards, so that we can lead the way in providing optimal and professional client care.
The AHA sees professional supervision as a testament to our commitment to excellence and ongoing improvement.
Supervision requirements are as follows:
All AHA members are required to achieve a total of 24 points of supervision annually.
AHA Qualified Supervisors
Are AHA Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists® who have:
- attended an AHA recognised course of training in Clinical Supervision.
- Completed 5 years as a Clinical member of the AHA
- Completed AHA required annual Supervisor supervision.
- Completed AHA required annual Supervisor ongoing Professional Development
AHA Supervisors can be found here: https://www.ahahypnotherapy.org.au/aha-supervisors
The AHA encourages all our members to embrace the benefits of professional supervision, not only for the growth of their individual practices but for the advancement of our Profession.