Listen To The Experience Of Others

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 "Sam is an intuitive listener and doesn't shy away from challenging my thinking. Working with Sam for over 12 months has allowed me to reflect wisely on situations I needed to resolve; and to plan alternative strategies to tackling a problem. Worries are unpicked monthly, and I leave refreshed and ready for the next set of challenges the days and weeks present. I would highly recommend Sam to any school leader who wants to grow their practice". 

Mrs Anna Stevenson (Head Teacher) 

"Samsara Therapeutic Services offer valuable support and guidance to a number of key staff at Queensbridge School.  Sam Harnett offers a professional, committed and friendly service delivering supervision in a safe, relaxed and confidential environment. Given the demanding nature of safeguarding and SEND provision in schools, this service allows staff to discuss and reflect on their own personal experiences at work which is vital in terms of staff emotional wellbeing". 

Mr Ian Horgan (Deputy Head Teacher) 

"I have received supervision from Sam since starting my role as school nurse/DSL in a school. I found Sam to be welcoming, warm and easy to talk to. She helped me identify areas of my practice that I can improve upon and together we came up with solutions on how to address these. By having supervision sessions with Sam, it has enabled me to make positive changes to my practice and be a much more reflective and proactive practitioner".  

 Miss B H (School Nurse/DSL)

“I look forward to my sessions every month. They help me offload any issues I may have whether work or home related in a secure environment where I don’t feel ashamed to share my thoughts. The best thing for me about the sessions is it is just like talking to a friend who listens and offers that support when needed. “  

Mr James Heathershaw (Sendco/Assistant Head Teacher) 

"As a pastoral lead and DSL, I have been having supervision  

sessions with Sam for the last 12 months. These sessions have  

given me a safe space to discuss my practice, approach to  

situations and any concerns that I have. Sam has helped me to  

consider things from a different perspective and challenged my  

thinking on a number of occasions. Following each session, I have  

been able to reflect on how I deal with day to day tasks, manage  

workload and how I relate to others. I would highly recommend  

supervision with Sam. With the huge pressures that school staff  

face, it is extremely helpful to have some time to share, reflect  

and take care of your own mental health."  

Miss Kirsty Pollard (Pastoral Lead, DSL)

" Working with Sam has been great for my confidence, both personally and professionally. She really allows me to explore the things that may be weighing on my mind that I don't even realise. She immediately makes you feel at ease and nothing is off limits to discuss. I know I am not the only one who values that time away from what is an incredibly demanding and stressful job to just talk things through, think about strategies moving forward and feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I would definitely recommend Sam for any business or school looking to promote staff well being."

Miss Kerriann Morris (Deputy Head Teacher) 

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" Having supervision with Sam has been of great use to me. We have been able to have clear and direct communication and I feel very at ease when talking with her. Supervision has been a huge positive for me and enables me to switch of from my busy role as Pastoral Manager and DSL."

Miss Gemma Spiers  (Pastoral Manager- Enrichment and Motivation) 

" When becoming well - being officer within our setting I think I underestimated how tough it would be to listen and support others. I was introduced to Sam through my headteacher, as she provided supervision sessions to staff in another school in our trust. I have now been having supervision sessions with Sam for six months. These sessions have been invaluable. Not only do they give me an opportunity to discuss my role, situations I have encountered and concerns I have. It is also a time for me to share my own thoughts and experiences.

During these sessions Sam challenges my thinking, shows great compassion and kindness. These sessions have allowed me to reflect and adapt how I relate to others. 

I am so grateful to have the opportunity to have supervision sessions with Sam. They have had such a positive impact on my own mental health and has helped me to develop my role as well-being lead. I would highly recommend ". 

Mrs Samantha Bowen  

(Year Group Leader-

Well - Being and PSHE Lead) 

 " As a Family Support Coordinator & a Deputy DSL working for 4 schools, working life can have it's challenges. This can leave you questioning your role, your work as a professional and also yourself as individual. Sam provides a confidential, non-judgemental safe space for me to be able to discuss working life concerns. She helps me to reflect on my practise in order for me to improve myself both personally as well as professionally. Sam is supportive and can challenge my thought processes in a constructive manner when required. We have built an extremely positive working relationship. I feel that clinical supervision has been so important to me, especially with the additional working pressures during this current climate". 

Mr Phil Merriman (Family Support Coordinator) 

" Sam is someone that I can rely on to be a listening ear! She is always very professional, supportive and friendly. She challenges my thinking and speaking to her has allowed me to become more aware of my thoughts and actions. I feel comfortable with speaking to her about many topics, both professionally and personally. Speaking to Sam is something that I also look forward to, as I feel it is time to be able to reflect on different aspects of my life. I would definitely recommend this supervision, as it has made a positive impact on my life.

Miss C  (Teacher) 

‘’Working closely with Sam has been a key to my success on a personal and professional level. Sam is someone who carefully listens to my thoughts, experiences and feelings. Also, she challenges my thinking and helps me to understand what not be afraid of and how to overcome my fears. She is always professional, approachable, caring and makes me feel valued. I look forward to my monthly sessions because they offer me a secure environment where I can work through my concerns and issues I may be having. I would definitely recommend Sam’s supervision because her support has made a great impact on my well-being and confidence. ‘’   

Mrs A P (Class Teacher)

" Having the opportunity to speak to Sam on a monthly basis has been invaluable. She is  

always professional, approachable, caring and supportive. I feel at ease when speaking to  

her as she listens attentively and challenges my thinking to enable me to understand how  

best to manage my emotions in difficult situations. I would recommend Sam’s well-being  

service to anyone who is seeking support as she provides a safe and secure environment in  

which you can freely air any concerns or issues and gives you great strategies to deal with  

difficulties. I have personally benefitted from having regular sessions and now feel more  

confident when dealing with new challenges".

Mrs A (Class Teacher)

"I have always found it difficult to ask for help and to talk through my problems, a friend at school encouraged me to speak to Sam and I've never looked back. She is approachable and really cares about me and what I have to say. She offers a secure environment and productive ways I can work through issues I may be having. I have suffered with anxiety since childhood and have always felt like it's in control of me, not the other way round. Thanks to Sam, I don't feel like that anymore!"  

Miss Demi Williams (Class Teacher)  

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Promoting the mental well-being of all employees improves job satisfaction, staff retention, productivity and reduced staff absenteeism (Nice, 2021).