Head, Heart and Hands on- Concerning, Concrete, Visual and Creative Methods in Supervision
This article describes how creative methodology can be applied to different types of professional conversation. The method is used in part in supervision with professionals working in human care professions, and in part in psychotherapeutic and psychosocial conversations with patients/clients. The article focuses on supervision for professionals working in human care professions. In addition to its beneficial effect in training, supervision has proved to be a strategically important area for the development of professional skills. It has a potentially significant impact on everyday work, given that it is often performed over a protracted period and is closely linked to practical actions (Egelund 2001). Supervision is used to address a number of significant themes. The issue may have to do with the staff’s own feelings towards a client, or the attitudes and methods they apply in their work. It may also center on how professionals can better understand the actions/behavior of their clients. It may have to do with ethical dilemmas in the work, or relationships with working partners. It may concern working relationships within the working group, or feature therapy-like input for personal development (Höjer, Beijer & Wissö, 2007).
