The Soul of Supervision: Integrating Practice and Theory, edited by Margaret Benefiel and Geraldine Holton  was launched at All Hallows College on Friday 19^th November.

With national and international concern around issues of abuse, burnout, meaninglessness, and spiritual bankruptcy in every profession, supervision is becoming increasingly necessary for people who desire life-giving care and understanding in their work and ministry. This new book provides a framework of theory and experience to develop the strengths and address the challenges of professional supervision with particular focus on developing spiritual sensitivity and competency.

Both editors deliver the postgradaute programme, MA in Supervisory Practice, currently running its first year in All Hallows College. Geraldine Holton is the programme director.

The book was launched by Ann Lavan, PhD, BSocSc DipSocSc, AAPSW, CQSW, former  Senior Lecturer in UCD School of Applied Social Science and Director of the Social Science Research Centre.

Dr Lavan's introductory speech may be read here .

Pictured at the launch are (L-R): Ronan B Tobin, Dean of Studies, All Hallows College, Ann Lavan, Director of the Social Science Research Centre, Michael O'Sullivan, Head of Theological Studies and Programme Director, MA in Applied Christian Spirituality, All Hallows College, Geraldine Holton, Co-Editor, Bernadette Flanagan, Director of Research, All Hallows College, and Margaret Benefiel, Co-Editor