Post Graduate Diploma in Supervision for Mental Health Practice

Eligibility

 

Eligibility:

Mental Health Practitioners, with post graduate degree in Applied Psychology/Clinical or Counselling Psychology from a recognized University, AND

working in the area of mental health, counselling, psychotherapy, with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience. 

 

 

Description

 

Selected_for_PGDSMHP_2025-26.pdf

 

Program transaction – BLENDED MODE.

This is a part time program for working professionals.

The program duration is 28 weeks.

There will be a block of contact classes for one week in person in TISS Mumbai campus. The calendar will be shared in advance.

The rest of the classes will be online.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Opening of Online form and payment of application fees	May 20- Jun 10, 2025
Announcement of short-listed candidates for Online Assessment	Jun 12, 2025
Online Personal Interview	Jun 16-18, 2025
Announcement of Merit List	June 23, 2025
Last Date of Fee Payment	July 5, 2025
Date of Commencement of Programme	July 16, 2025

 

Program Overview

The Post Graduate Diploma in Supervision for Mental Health Practice offers a comprehensive and contextually sensitive perspective on the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to undertake the role of a supervisor for mental health professionals in India.  It provides a foundation to support mental health professionals in developing key competencies in supervision. The aim of this training curriculum is to enable qualified psychotherapists to acquire the knowledge and competencies and reflective capacities required to practice as supervisors in line with evidence-based practice. The program will enable professionals to obtain formal training and certification in supervision and become part of a professional network of supervisors. The program is focused on experiential learning and the acquisition of key skills for trained psychotherapists and counsellors who wish to expand the purview of their skills and supervise other mental health professionals. 

 

Objectives of the Program

• To develop a strong theoretical base in supervision practice through critical engagement with major theories and models of supervision
• To develop a contextually sensitive lens with an emphasis on social justice in counselling and supervision in India
• To promote reflection and awareness of one’s own supervisory style and identify assumptions influencing one’s stance as a supervisor 
• To enhance competencies in providing developmentally tailored supervision to individuals across various stages of development and learning styles
• To enhance relational capacities required to foster a strong supervisory alliance
• To develop skills in using major techniques and methods of supervision 
• To create a supervisory space that is in keeping with ethical codes and principles.
• To integrate theoretical knowledge with experiential learning through ‘supervision of supervision’ 

 

 

Distribution of Credit Hours:

 

Program Structure

Table 1: Credit distribution

 

Post graduate diploma in Supervision for Mental Health Practice 40 credits
Theoretical Modules
Module 1	Preparing to Supervise: Foundations of Mental Health Supervision	2 credits
Module 2	Becoming a Supervisor	2 credits
Module 3	Mental Health Practice in India: Supervision in Context	2 credits
Module 4	Developing a supervisee-centered approach – I: Adult learning and counsellor development	2 credits
Module 5	Developing a supervisee-centered approach – II: The supervisory alliance	2 credits
Module 6	Supervision Methods and Techniques – (Basic)	2 credits
Module 7	Supervision Methods and Techniques – (Advanced)	2 credits
Module 8	Ethical Practice and Documentation in Supervision	2 credits
Module 9	Group and Peer Supervision	2 credits
Practicum
Module 10	Supervision practicum (SP)	10 credits
Module 11	Supported Supervision (SS)	4 credits
Module 12	Learning Labs (LL)	4 credits
Module 13	Reflective Practice (RP)	2 credits
Module 14	Case Presentation	2 credits

 

Duration

The total duration of the program will be 7 months (28 weeks) and will involve the completion of 14 modules. The 28 weeks will be distributed into preparatory work, contact hours, distance learning, practicum and experiential learning.

Preparatory work. The program will involve preparatory readings that will orient and initiate the learners into the course curriculum. The learners will be expected to complete readings provided to them before they attend the lectures.

In-person contact classes and online lectures. During the program, learners will continue their engagement via lectures. The program will require learners to attend one week of contact classes, online lectures spread across the program duration, complete readings, assignments and maintain a reflective journal.

Supervision practicum (SP). As part of the program, the learners will be expected to carry out field practice in the form of carrying out supervision sessions for other professionals in individual and group format.

Supported Supervision (SS). During the program, supported supervision sessions will be organised by the faculty to review the supervision sessions conducted by learners in their practicum.

Learning Labs (LL). Learning labs will be focused on skill-building and will cover procedural knowledge and deliberate practice of skills drawn from theoretical concepts covered in the program. 

Reflective Practice (RP).  Learners will be required to complete reflective and experiential activities and maintain a reflective journal throughout the duration of the program. 

Case Presentation. At the end of the program, all learners will be expected to discuss their individual and group sessions in the form of a case presentation. 

 

 Application Procedure

Submit your applications via the link:

Applicants need to be complete.

Telephonic/Video interviews will be scheduled with shortlisted candidates.

Selections will be based upon an evaluation of the purpose statement, professional experience, understanding of work and reflection on personal practice.

The program organizers reserve the final right with respect to selection of participants.

 

Fee Structure:

Fees payable

 

Fees payable is mentioned semester wise.

 

Sr. No.	Particulars	Fees to be paid at the start of the program	Fees to be paid after 14 weeks
1.	Tuition Fees	33000/-	33000/-
2.	Examination Fees	1000/-	1000/-
3.	Fieldwork/supervision charges	18700/-	18700/-
4.	IT charges	2000/-	2000/-
5.	Library charges	1500/-	1500/-
6.	Other charges (Identity Card, convocation, etc.	2500/-
7.	Development fund	5000/-	5000/-
8.	Alumni fund		500/-
9.	Caution Deposit (refundable at the time of exit through NDC process)	5000/-	5000/-
10.	Total	68,700/-	66,700/-

 

Please note:

 

Selection of candidates will be as per the GOI Reservation Guidelines; important one being that if there are no OBC Candidates, only then will it be filled by General Category candidates.

The program will only be offered if there are a minimum of 6 students.

The program is a self-financed and professional program. There are no scholarships available. Students will be required to pay the semester fee.

No travel or other allowances will be offered for attending the contact classes. There will also be no provision for on-campus stay and students will have to make their own stay arrangements.

 

The program will be anchored and taught by the Rahbar team.

https://tiss.edu/view/11/projects/rahbar/

 

For queries contact us at:

supervision.pgdsmhp@gmail.com