Supervision from a systemic perspective

Abstract

The SOMOS VOZ programme focuses on comprehensive intervention with children and their families, integrating prevention and protection systems from a relational and systemic perspective. Its main objective is to prevent and/or minimise the institutionalisation of minors. Accordingly, the programme is eminently preventive in nature. In response to the need for tools to implement this approach, professional supervision mechanisms were established, designed as spaces for care, reflection and growth for workers involved in the programme. These spaces, conducted virtually in large groups, provided opportunities to review practices, share concerns, and develop effective strategies for working with families. Tools such as relational maps, genograms, ecomaps, reflective teams, and ‘as if’ dynamics encouraged a broader view of situations and a deeper understanding of family ties. Supervision also focused on developing professional skills, integrating theoretical knowledge, practical competences and the personal style of each professional. This process enabled recognition of personal involvement in interventions, promoting a more conscious, ethical, and effective practice. As a result, supervision spaces were firmly established as an essential tool for enhancing interventions, improving support for families, and ensuring children’s integral wellbeing.