Teaching Ethical Practice via Supervision – May 2026

Presenter: Dr. Alice Shires (See Staff Profiles for Bio)

Registering for the Workshop 

You must register and pay to book your place. Participant numbers are capped and registrations are closed when the workshop is full, so book early. You can confirm your registration in either of two ways:

  1. Pay via bank transfer: Email admin@c-best.com.au to provide your name, email, date and title of the workshop you would like to enrol in. Admin will provide you account details for a bank transfer. Admin will confirm your registration after payment is received. OR
  2. Register and pay online: Click on the Register icon to access the Registration page. You will need a username and a password and a valid credit card. Ensure the email you provide is accurate. An automated reply will confirm your registration as soon as payment is processed.

Start and Finish times (All times are AEST or AEDT as applicable on the workshop date)

  • Login to check connectivity: 8:45 am
  • Session 1: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Session 2: 11:15 am to 12:45 pm
  • Session 3: 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm
  • Session 4: 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm

CPD Points

  • 6.5 hours

Masterclass Outline
• Introduction to ethical competencies: Functions of supervision. Knowledge and skills.
• Empirical literature. PsyBA guidelines and competencies. Guidelines on ethical misconduct among psychologists.
• Competencies: Attitude and value competencies of an ethical practitioner
• Integrating ethical awareness in clinical supervision.
• Teaching Ethics through supervision; Ethical decision making in supervision Model for processing problems.
• Managing problems within the context of the trainee’s program
• Managing impairment, and inadequate performance or conduct problems.
• Mandatory Reporting
• Managing the student
• Managing the process
• Managing difficult conversations.
• Corrective feedback and discussion
• Conclusions

Workshop activities and Resources
• The workshop will use lecture, discussion, small group activities, reflection exercises and DVD clips to meet the learning outcomes.
• Registrants interested in preparing in advance for the workshop will also be provided with recommended readings.
• Participants will be provided detailed workshop handouts
• Participants will receive a comprehensive supervisor tool kit comprising best-practice guidelines, templates, measures and instruments and other resources for supervision.

Cancellation Policy:

  • Canceling a previous booking will incur a fee. To cancel, please email: admin@c-best.com.au
  • Notice of cancellation 28 or more days before the workshop date: Full refund
  • Notice of cancellation 14-27 days (2-4 weeks) before the workshop date: Cancellation Fee of $200
  • Notice of cancellation 0-13 days before the workshop date: No refund

Early Bird Rate:

  • Pay before the early-bird deadline to receive a discounted price