Embracing Transformative Learning
Embracing Transformative Learning:
Exploring our perspectives, transforming our impact
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 October 2026
Introduction:
Reflection on experience brings forth what is known and not yet known. It allow us to recognise and enter places of disquiet and longing, with openness to see the new and surprising
Undertaking supervision is an intentional pause for reflection on current understandings and patterns that are limiting. Through reflection, greater clarity and the invitation to embrace new vision, possibility and wisdom emerges: the impetus for change is supported, and new competency for action is nurtured.
Workshop overview:
This workshop will deepen participants’ awareness of the supervisory role; the impact of contexts on supervision; and how spirituality/values/beliefs inform supervisory practice.
It will be an experiential immersion in a process of Transformative Learning, utilising reflective exercises and a selection of readings to bring to life Transformative Learning’s theoretical foundations, first espoused by Jack Mezirow.
By raising participants’ awareness of their internal and external responses in encounters with, and supervision of others, participants will become more conscious of the relational dynamics present, identifying their own and the other’s learning edges.
Small group or triad practice sessions using participants’ live cases, will identify the focus of supervision and develop competency in delivering effective responses, that support further reflection and growth
• Applying key stages of the Transformative Learning Process through reflection on
experience to the task of supervision:
1. Recognizing and exploring our own and supervisees’ experiences of
Disorientation and Affective Responses;
2. Facilitating critical reflection on assumptions;
3. Encouraging experimentation, evaluation, active planning and resourcing;
4. Celebrating Re-integration into life and work.
• Developing supervisory alliances of trust through empathic listening, acceptance and
sensitive pacing.
• Recognizing unconscious dynamics through somatic responses and experiences of
resistance or attraction.
• Recognizing unnamed agendas, and boundary issues.
• Understanding how a Transformative Learning framework can be utilised for effective
• Confidence in identifying and responding to supervisees’ presentation and learning
• Introduction to common dynamics in supervision and how to work with these.
• Deepened personal awareness of your own growth edges as a supervisor
Who should attend?
This is aimed at Supervisors at all levels of experience who are looking to explore entering new experiences reflectively, to spark deeper breakthroughs for yourself and your supervisees.
If you are considering becoming a supervisor, then this is also for you. This workshop is one of the reformulated modules of our Pastoral Supervisor Formation Program, recognised by Australasian Association of Supervision.
Ready to change how you think?
Spaces are strictly limited to ensure an intimate, high-discussion environment
Facilitator: Jenni Wegener
Jenni has been a supervisor for over 35 years, consultant and educator of supervisors for 15 years, facilitating groups and individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, professional and pastoral vocations. Her background in Clinical Pastoral Education and theology, is enhanced by training in intersubjective self-psychology, creative arts and somatic modalities. She has been active on national and international pastoral and supervisory organizations, and professional standards committees, and has worked in parish, school and hospital settings. Jenni is passionate about nurturing transformational possibilities that can be realized in people who remain attentive to ongoing reflection on practice.
Full Information:
Date: Friday 16 & Saturday 17 October 2026
Time: 9am to 4pm
CPD Hours: 12 Hours
Location: Online via Zoom (registrants will receive the zoom link with all details you require in advance)
Cost:
TP Members: $250
Non-members: $600 or $500 (Early Bird before September 12)
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