I have had the opportunity on many occasions to work with a supervisee who is heading towards and preparing for retirement from their profession and work. To sit with them, sometimes for years, months or weeks before the final retirement date, while they emotionally, psychologically, and practically prepare and transition to this next stage of … Continue reading Making sense of our working life…..
Finding ourselves at the end of 2023
Well here we are at the end of 2023 and with Christmas and 2024 almost upon us, we thought we would engage in a conversation together reflecting back on the year and our supervision practice. Here’s the questions we asked each other and our answers. What is something you are particularly thankful for in your … Continue reading Finding ourselves at the end of 2023
The road of good intentions
Well it has been my intention since July to write another blog. There was a saying my mother used to say about 'roads paved with good intentions' and where they lead! But seriously why have I not managed to put another blog together in the past 4 months? What have I been doing with my … Continue reading The road of good intentions
Two Pākehā discuss Matariki
As we move toward Matariki this year, Rod and I have been reflecting on the meaning of this ‘public holiday’ and what the significance of it may be for Pākehā living in Aotearoa. We asked each other some questions to consider this significance. What does Matariki mean to you? Rod says: Firstly I must acknowledge … Continue reading Two Pākehā discuss Matariki