Frequently Asked Questions about the Courses
The following are the type of questions we are often asked. If you would like more detailed answers you can speak to an ex-CASCADE student who is willing to answer what it is like to participate in a CASCADE course.
For the South Course:
Ring Helen Florence in Worthing on 01903 602357 or
Anna Parker on 0208 417 0671.
For the North Course:
Hilary Kean in Tyne and Wear on 01207 544413 or 07717 174 841
Kath Egdell in Tyneside on 07951 125 186
Suzanne Walsh in Bucks 07787 577252
How long is the course when I begin in November, December or January and finish in June, July or October?
All the courses are a year long, so even when the teaching is completed there is still work to be submitted such as the essay and your log of supervsion hours. The ABC Diploma is awarded at the end of the year when all this is complete. If it is not completed then you may carry over to the next course year.
How will my theoretical orientation or my working context fit within this course?
This course concentrates on the development of the practitioner to become a humane, competent and ethical supervisor, what ever their theoretical orientation or context. The course regards supervision as a discrete activity in its own right with its own theories, values, principles and qualities which are taught in different contexts by the tutors. It is these that are at the heart of the course.
How experientially orientated is this course?
The emphasis of the course when we meet is on the experiential. Participants therefore have the opportunity to supervise practitioners from the same or different theoretical orientations and contexts. We emphasise the relational aspect of supervision and the importance of giving clear, specific, empathic feedback.
How is the course assessed?
Please read ASSESSEMENT
How do I buy the books the course is based on?
The Art, Craft and Tasks of Counselling Supervision:
A Professional Resource for Supervisees
by
Francesca Inskipp and Brigid Proctor
Part 1: Making the Most of Supervision (2nd Edition) and CD's £26.00 + £3.00 p&p = £29.00
Part 2: Becoming a Supervisor (2nd Edition) and CD's £33.00 + £4.00 p&p = £37.00
BUY
Part 1 and 2 together ONLY £55.00 + £5.00 p&p = £60.00
These work books and CD's can be ordered from Brigid Proctor.
Send your order and cheque to:
Cascade, 4 Ducks Walk, Twickenham, TW1 2DD
or email weipke@yahoo.com weipke@yahoo.com (Ring:0208 8914788)
Please make Cheques payable to CASCADE
What is the criteria for getting on the course?
Please go to Entry Requirements
What happens between each week/weekend?
During the rest of the training year students are required to do their own reading, supervise at least two individuals to get their required hours and reflect on their work. Participants are usually in contact with their course colleagues by email during the times we do not meet. It is unusual to meet in person because people live in disparate areas.
How much time do I need to spend between course meetings on private study?
As a rough guideline, the following is one student's breakdown of hours she spent working on and between course weekends (Woking Course):
Between weekends
Approximate 3.25 hours a week, which consists of:
Creating learning contract - 2 hours
Creating work plan for the year - 7
Work for practice groups e-mails, writing up Feedback sheets -28
Prep for assessment seminar - 20
Assessment Seminar delivery - 1
Essay Writing - 53
Essay re-editing between mid Aug and early Sept - 4
PSP essay verification before hand-in - 9
Work for portfolio after 5 weekends - 60
PSP phone/e-mails before portfolio hand-in - 9
Do you offer study support?
Yes, this is offered in a number of ways:
Tutorial groups of six
Peer development group
Supervision practice groups
Email contact with course members and tutors
Do I get a Certificate and when will I receive it?
You will receive two certificates! The first from Cascade Associates, will be given on the last day of the course which confirms you have successfully completed the Diploma in Individual and Group Supervision. The second from ABC, you will receive when you have completed all your 75 supervisory hours and your course work has been verified, and will give you a Diploma in Case Work Supervision. A Certificate of Attendance is available for people who have completed the course but not the written work.
Questions about the Venues
Does this course have to be residential?
Yes, the sense of community and the informal teaching style is not possible in the same way on a non-residential course, so all participants and tutorial staff are residential.
Is there single room accommodation?
Yes all accommodation is single. All rooms in Woking and Ammerdown are ensuite and half of those in Rydal are ensuite too.
Are there facilities for disabled people?
Yes, there are stair lifts etc. in all venues and wheelchair access to the training rooms and adapted rooms/bathrooms for wheelchairs.
Are towels provided?
Yes, two towels and soap
Do the venues have a bar?
Yes, at Woking one is provided on a trust, help your self, basis. Mostly only wine or beer by the glass or can. In Rydal and Ammerdown there is a full bar and seating area.
Are special diets catered for?
Yes, venues cater for people with medical diets, vegetarians and vegans. However Ammerdown is less flexible if you are other than vegetarian, vegan, gluten, wheat, or dairy free
