Supervisee Resources
Welcome to the Supervisee Resource Hub! This space is designed to support your growth and confidence as a therapist, with resources covering professional development, client tools, private practice, supervision, and more. While all resources have been selected with care, I encourage you to use your clinical judgment and discretion to determine what is appropriate and relevant for your unique client base, scope of practice, and level of experience.
Professional Development Resources
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Emerging Minds – https://emergingminds.com.au
Australian Childhood Foundation – https://professionals.childhood.org.au/resources/
Mental Health Professionals Network – https://mhpn.org.au/webinars/
eMHprac - eMhttps://www.emhprac.org.au/resources/professional-development-and-training/
Black Dog Institute - https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/education-services/webinars/emhprac/
Centre For Healing – https://www.thecentreforhealing.com/trauma-informed-certificate-for-coaches
Australian Institute of Family Studies – https://aifs.gov.au
Lifeline Trainings (Not the volunteer course) - https://www.lifelinemws.org.au/training
Lifeline DV-Alert Program - https://www.lifelinemws.org.au/dv-training
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Australian Institute of Family Studies – https://aifs.gov.au
Mental Health Professionals Network – https://mhpn.org.au/webinars/
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ThrivePD – 30-day trial for $1: https://www.thrivepd.com.au
Mental Health Academy – https://www.mentalhealthacademy.com.au
Client/In Session Resources
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Therapists Aid - https://www.therapistaid.com
Trust Mental Health - https://trustmentalhealth.com/resources/worksheets
Positive Psychology - https://positivepsychology.com/therapy-resources/
Mentalyc - https://www.mentalyc.com/worksheets-and-cheatsheets
Think CBT - https://thinkcbt.com/think-cbt-worksheets
Mind Remake Project - https://mindremakeproject.org/2020/04/30/sites-with-free-therapy-worksheets-handouts/
Brent Brown - https://brenebrown.com/resources/
ACT Mindfully - https://www.actmindfully.com.au/free-stuff/
Peachy Counselling - https://www.peacheycounselling.ca/therapy-toolkit
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Creative Claire Co (Etsy Store) - https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/CreativeClaireCo
Counsellor Cornan (Etsy Store) - https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/CounsellorCronan
Gentle Observations (Etsy Store) - https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/GentleObservations
My Life Plans (Etsy Store) - https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/MyLifePlans
Ms Psychotherapist (Etsy Store) - https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/MsPsychotherapist
The Growth Garden Shop (Etsy Store) - https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheGrowthGardenShop
Neuro Divergent Insights - https://neurodivergentinsights.com/neurodivergentstore
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Beyond Now Safety Planning - https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/beyond-now/create-your-beyond-now-suicide-safety-plan-online/
Mental Health Apps for Kids & Teens - https://www.peacheycounselling.ca/therapy-toolkit/mental-health-apps-for-kids-and-teens-handout
Private Practice Resources
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For supervisees registered with the Australian Counselling Association below are the collected quick links to important ACA documentation. For more information please visit https://theaca.net.au.
ACA Resource Library - https://theaca.net.au/resource-library/
Code Of Ethics - https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:ap:5ddced8f-4811-4e72-83df-f735c4939c1f?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover
OPD Policy - https://theaca.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ACA-Ongoing-Professional-Development-Policy-2018.pdf
Supervision Policy - https://theaca.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ACA-Supervision-Policy-v12-1.pdf
Supervision Log Book - https://theaca.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ACA-Professional-Supervision-Logbook-2024-1.pdf
Mandatory Reporting Obligations - https://aifs.gov.au/resources/resource-sheets/mandatory-reporting-child-abuse-and-neglect
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The below resources offer insights into completing counselling case notes. These resources have been designed to be used an adapted based on the needs of your client so please use your clinical judgment and discretion to determine what is appropriate and relevant for your situation and unique client base.
Case Note Template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XsBTTVOWwBM-Dz-PaTu5Mzu5X9P8vVu46BHJ896hMTg/copy
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The below resources offer insights into questions you can use in an initial counselling session as well as questions for your counselling intake form. These resources have been designed to be used an adapted based on the needs of your client so please use your clinical judgment and discretion to determine what is appropriate and relevant for your situation and unique client base.
Indepth Initial Assessment Sub-Headings - https://drive.google.com/file/d/10x00QtaUl5-37Qw05wmNYZ6fyrnmPvNt/view?usp=sharing
Initial Session - Psychosocial Assessment - https://docs.google.com/document/d/11lUDMi1jiQdiqGygEkECvDTS7K-SfzvB/copy
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The below resources offer insights into mandatory reporting. These resources have been designed to be used an adapted based on the needs of your client. Please use your clinical judgment and discretion to determine what is appropriate and relevant for your situation and unique client base and contact the appropriate professionals when needed.
Mandatory Reporting Obligations - https://aifs.gov.au/resources/resource-sheets/mandatory-reporting-child-abuse-and-neglect
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The below resource has been designed to support counsellors to take part in reflective practice, to deepen their awareness of self and assist in developing discussion points for supervision.
Session Reflection Prompts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B93gIOmJhe0jYruWuPGUtUyRtigeJcPx/view?usp=sharing
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The below resources offer insights into supporting clients experiencing suicidal ideation or self harm. These resources have been designed to be used an adapted based on the needs of your client. Please use your clinical judgment and discretion to determine what is appropriate and relevant for your situation and unique client base and contact the appropriate professionals when needed.
Safety Plan Templates (simple) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ZIfnho9Lb1wImkpyn52Wjn5MFBwmY5E/view?usp=sharing
Safety Plan Template (extended) - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kO0eOQHqin_N6XmU8o9fdG-pRTfB5EPvByCmqQnQ1vs/copy
Beyond Now Safety Planning - https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/beyond-now/create-your-beyond-now-suicide-safety-plan-online/
New Therapist Resources
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The below resources offer insights into questions you can use in an initial counselling session as well as questions for your counselling intake form. These resources have been designed to be used an adapted based on the needs of your client so please use your clinical judgment and discretion to determine what is appropriate and relevant for your situation and unique client base.
Indepth Initial Assessment Sub-Headings - https://drive.google.com/file/d/10x00QtaUl5-37Qw05wmNYZ6fyrnmPvNt/view?usp=sharing
Initial Session - Psychosocial Assessment - https://docs.google.com/document/d/11lUDMi1jiQdiqGygEkECvDTS7K-SfzvB/copy
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The below resource has been designed to support counsellors to take part in reflective practice, to deepen their awareness of self and assist in developing discussion points for supervision.
Session Reflection Prompts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B93gIOmJhe0jYruWuPGUtUyRtigeJcPx/view?usp=sharing
Supervision Resources
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The below resource has been designed to offer counsellors an introduction to clinical supervision, answering FAQs and providing insight into the processes to make the most of your session.
Supervision Onboarding Workbook - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16uA_IVh0RrAbSZ8-lv3C2AbBeA1-ig2X/view?usp=sharing
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The Individual Clinical Supervision Agenda has been designed to support Supervisees in effectively preparing for individual clinical supervision sessions. Please complete this document and provide a copy to hello@georgiaforbescoaching.com 24 hours prior to your session.
Individual Clinical Supervision Agenda - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1peYehGVHcAqbrxqVrAClmJIfs0OWUJ8I/copy
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The below resource has been designed to support counsellors to take part in reflective practice, to deepen their awareness of self and assist in developing discussion points for supervision.
Session Reflection Prompts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B93gIOmJhe0jYruWuPGUtUyRtigeJcPx/view?usp=sharing