
Mindfulness-Based Relational Supervision: Mutual Learning and Transformation
Author: Fiona Adamson, Jane Brendgen Publisher: Routledge Published: 2025 ISBN: 113806310X Pages: 128 More DetailsMindfulness-Based Relational Supervision explores how mindfulness and presence can transform the supervision relationship. Through the narrative of a long-term supervision partnership, the authors illustrate the power of relational depth, mutual vulnerability, and reflective practice in creating meaningful supervision experiences.
Drawing on neuroscience, adult development and somatic psychology, the book offers practical ways to bring mindfulness into supervision conversations. It encourages supervisors to stay present, regulate their own nervous system, and co-create a dialogical learning space with supervisees.
Warm and accessible, the book blends personal story with theory, making it both relatable and insightful. It is ideal for experienced coaches and supervisors who want to deepen their practice through embodied presence and relational awareness.
Key Takeaways:
1. Integrating mindfulness into supervision to enhance presence and connection
2. Shifting from hierarchical to dialogical supervision relationships
3. Applying somatic and relational insights to support deeper learning
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