Beyond Programming 101
International Center for Training and Research in Neurolinguistics and Gestalt Psychology
+91 80978 89619
atf@anilthomas.co
Supervision and self-care rituals for Counsellors and Coaches
25th to 28th September, 2025
9:30 am to 6:30 pm
Mumbai & Online
I have had the opportunity to learn in close quarters with Fr. Richard (Dick) McHugh. He was one of my models for brutal honesty, brevity and sponsorship. I remember Judy once said, and I quote “he (Dick) had the gift of sponsorship. Judith Delozier, she was Dick’s teacher and a giant from whom I continue to learn. She is an institution in herself, I model her for presence, empathy and setting assertive boundaries. In this journey of learning neurolinguistics and Gestalt psychotherapy, I have had the opportunity of learning from many such giants including Robert Dilts and John Grinder too.
Learning from different teachers is accessing different styles of working and learning multiple representations and descriptions. To learn, practice and be supervised by counsellors at Snehalaya Counselling Center was one of the finest experience as it all came together under the leadership and guidance of Fr. Cajeten Menezes. Supervision and self care are two grounding participations that I have experienced on this journey of mine. No matter how we all practice or put ourself out there, as life happens and contexts change, it is our access to our mentors, supervisors and the practices of self care rituals that anchor us and keeps us from spiraling down.
"We cannot give our clients what we do not have. If we want them to be compassionate with
themselves, we must model self-compassion."
- Brene Brown
The Essence of Supervision in Professional Practice
Supervision serves as a cornerstone for continuous professional development, offering a structured environment for reflection, skill enhancement, and ethical guidance. Research underscores its multifaceted benefits:
Enhancement of Self-Efficacy:
Supervision fosters confidence in mental health professionals through the provision of constructive feedback, emotional support, and skill refinement. Vicarious learning through observation and case discussions reinforces effective problem-solving, while encouragement from supervisors strengthens belief in one's abilities. Additionally, supervision ensures ethical decision-making and professional growth, reducing uncertainty in clinical practice. By offering a
structured support system, supervision empowers therapists to feel more capable, resilient, and effective in their work.
Promotion of Self-Awareness:
Supervision provides a structured space for reflection, feedback, and personal growth. Through case discussions, supervisors help mental health professionals identify blind spots, biases, and emotional triggers that may impact their work. Constructive feedback encourages mental health professionals to examine their thought processes, decision-making, and interpersonal dynamics. Additionally, supervision fosters self-reflection, enabling one to recognize patterns in their reactions, countertransference, and areas for improvement. By engaging in this ongoing process, therapists develop greater insight into their strengths and limitations, ultimately enhancing their clinical effectiveness and personal well-being.
Ethical Accountability:
Regular supervision encourages self-awareness, helping mental health professionals recognize potential biases, countertransference, or blind spots that could impact ethical judgment. It also reinforces adherence to confidentiality, informed consent, and boundaries, reducing the risk of ethical breaches. By fostering open discussions about ethical challenges, supervision helps therapists stay accountable, make sound decisions, and uphold the integrity of their practice.
Prevention of burnout
Supervision provides mental health professionals with emotional support, guidance, and strategies for maintaining well-being. It offers a safe space to process difficult cases, reducing feelings of isolation and emotional exhaustion. Through reflective discussions, mental health professionals gain self-awareness, recognizing early signs of stress and compassion fatigue. Additionally, receiving validation and guidance reinforces a sense of competence and reduces self-doubt, which can contribute to burnout. By fostering resilience and professional growth, supervision ensures that mental health professionals could sustain their work without becoming overwhelmed.
Objectives of Supervision and Self-Care Routines
For experienced counselors and therapists, the following objectives are pivotal in integrating supervision and self-care into their professional regimen:
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Enhance Clinical Competence: Refine therapeutic skills through reflective supervisory practices.
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Maintain Ethical Standards: Ensure adherence to ethical guidelines via regular supervisory oversight.
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Foster Professional Growth: Encourage continuous learning and development through supervisory feedback.
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Prevent Professional Burnout: Implement self-care strategies to manage stress and sustain enthusiasm.
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Ensure Client Welfare: Maintain therapist well-being to provide the highest standard of care to clients.
In conclusion, regardless of one's therapeutic approach or years of experience, the integration of supervision and self-care remains a vital component of effective and ethical practice. By committing to these practices, therapists not only enhance their professional longevity but also uphold their responsibility to deliver the best possible care to their clients.
Timeline
Slot I
Concepts of advance Gestalt through subject exploration.​ Concepts for each day:
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Advanced study of gestalt psychotherapy, LSIP along with sensory acuity and representation from Neurolinguistics, elucidates abandonment of truth and enactment of obligation, shame, and fear as defensive identity strategies
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Timeline elicitation exposes anachronistic splits, regressive residues, and psychodramatic contaminations that perpetuate systemic dysfunction and distort relational fields
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Hierarchies and unconscious loyalties reveal ancestral narratives whose trans-generational transmission constrains subjectivity and sustains repetitive trauma-laden relational matrices.
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Holding emerges through radical presence and sponsorship, affirming subjectivity while counteracting introjected conditions of worth and re-authorising authenticity.
Slot II
Slot III & IV
​Live demonstration and Group work accompanied by debrief and concept sharing
Participants are divided into two groups of 8 each, and two from each group gets into a 50 mins session. This is under supervision and support accompanied by debrief and meta-feedback
Slot V
Internalisation of restorative routines and rituals establishes self-regulatory practices that sustain reflective capacity and prevent cumulative erosion of clinical presence.
Inclusions
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Advance elicitation sheet with observation outlines
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Crib notes
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Recording for review for two month
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Four cases to review and present an article
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Log book for filing the case studies
Please note: This workshop & training program is not a certification for becoming a counsellor as it is in no way making you one. This is a skills training course for people who would like to add micro-skills to their practice from the domain of Neurolinguistics and Gestalt Psychotherapy.
Skills Lab
The participants joining in, should they go through the pre-work and showup with intent and integrity to practice each day through observership, counselling and sharing, then the following could be an expected outcome:
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Setting frames, introduction, integration and closing, followup
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Holding, presence, silence and access to the fertile void
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Empathy and assertiveness along with brutal honesty
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Ability to elicit representations, gestalt blocks, metaphors and hierarchies
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Timeline and core transformation
Expected Outcomes
Self-care is not merely a personal endeavor but an ethical obligation for therapists. Engaging in consistent self-care practices is essential for maintaining personal well-being and professional competence. A literature review highlights several domains of self-care that contribute to therapist well-being:
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Development of Critical Thinking –
Supervision encourages therapists to analyze cases from multiple perspectives, improving their problem-solving and decision-making skills. -
Strengthened Professional Boundaries –
Supervision reinforces the importance of setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries, reducing the risk of role confusion or emotional over-involvement. -
Reduction of Compassion Fatigue –
By processing emotional burdens in supervision, therapists are less likely to become overwhelmed by their clients’ distress. -
Encouragement of Lifelong Learning –
Supervision fosters a mindset of continuous professional development, motivating therapists to stay updated with new research and therapeutic techniques.
Programme Overview
Date : 15th to 18th October, 2026
Time : 9:30am to 6:30 pm
Location : Vinayalaya, Mumbai & Online (Zoom)
Intake: 15 participants ( 10 seats reserved for previous year IDP participants)
Eligibility : Please note the criteria for registration is that the participant should be a counselling, psychologist or a clinician or a practising therapist or someone with a counselling diploma certification.
Medium of Instruction: English
Age: 28 and above
Programme Fees & Enrollment
The total fee for 'Supervision & Self-care Rituals' is ₹36,000 (all-inclusive).
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Early Bird Offer: ₹32,000 (all-inclusive).
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For IDP previous year participants: ₹18,000 (all-inclusive).
Payment plans are available at no extra cost.
Certification
About the Facilitator
Anil Thomas
NLP Trainer & Gestalt Practitioner
Anil is an internationally certified NLP Master Practitioner and Gestalt Therapist. He owes his therapeutic skills to Dr. Richard (Dick) McHugh; SJ. Ph.D. Anil is a mentor for the 'International Journal of Neurolinguistics & Gestalt Psychology' (IJNGP). Anil conducts the 'Global Certification Courses' based on the Classic (original) code, integrating the depth alchemy of New code and the 3rd description.
Aarti Asrani
NLP & Gestalt Practitioner
Aarti is a NLP & Gestalt Master Practitioner, TED Speaker, Bestselling Author, Health & Wellness Consultant and a Manifestation Coach.
With over 24 International Certifications in her field, she has authored four books and coached people globally to overcome health, life and emotional issues like finance, stress, migraine, depression, separation, vertigo, anxiety, fear, addictions and more.
Cancellation/ Refund Policy
Supervision and self-care rituals for Counsellors and Coaches
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The early bird discount fee is INR 38,000.
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No refunds against cancellation will be processed 30 days before the course date.
Before 1st September
On or before 8th September
After 15th September
100% refund*
50% refund*
No Refund
*Applicable only on full fee payment
Kindly review the course before enrolling.
80978 89619
Office no.2, Legends Appt., Vakola, Santacruz E, Mumbai 400 055.
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