Transforming Practices Inc (TP) is a group of autonomous Pastoral/Professional Supervisors which forms a Community of Practice. This Community of Practice creates an ongoing transformational learning experience including reflective practice, theological reflection, professional accountability and ethical practice.
Membership includes recognition as an accredited Supervisor with Transforming Practices as well the following:
- No-fee Facilitated Group Supervision (FGS)
- Opportunities to participate in free PD events
- Network with peers in the supervision arena
- Promote your supervision services on our website
- Opportunity to attend face to face events such as our AGM Day and Gathering at a reduced rate
- Become a part of an established group of Supervisors developing a collective and strategic voice within the field of supervision
- Opportunity to engage and challenge your own supervisory practice in a deeper and reflective practice to further your own transformational journey
- Opportunity to present Professional Development
Requirements needed to become a member of Transforming Practices:
- At least 21 hours of receiving supervision on my pastoral ministry with a qualified pastoral supervisor over a three-year period prior to application – signed off by supervisor/s
- At least 72 hours of supervisor theory – Certificate & transcript to be provided
- At least 120 hours of casework supervisory practice – signed off by supervisor/s
- At least 15 hours of receiving supervision on your supervision practice – signed off by supervisor/s
- Completion of a reflective paper of at least 1000 words regarding your understanding of reflective practice and transformative learning as it applies to your pastoral supervision
Membership Application Fee & Annual Renewal Fee – $225
Please find our Membership Application Form here
Membership of TP is more than a professional formality. To operate effectively and fruitfully as a Community of Practice, members each have an opportunity and a responsibility including:
- To participate in the Community of Practice appropriately and cooperatively, sharing skills, insights and learning from your practice as Pastoral Supervisors
- To support our ethical practice as Pastoral Supervisors through mutual confidential consultation, presentations in group supervision and group conversations to deepen theological reflection on our supervisory practice
- The opportunity to take up a leadership role as a member of TP’s Management Committee ie the association’s board.
- There is a yearly requirement to attend and participate in TP’s Professional Development and there is an opportunity to invite colleagues to participate.
- To support and challenge the learning and ethical practice of pastoral practitioners through individual and Facilitated Group Supervision (FGS).
Requirements for Renewal each membership year:
2 Group supervision sessions per year (min 6 hours)
Presenting at least 1 hour in a group supervision session per year
5 hours of individual supervision on supervision
10 hours of supervision focused PD per year (including TP events, workshops)
AAOS Current Certificate of Membership
