Mentorship Programme for Trainee and Early-Career Clinical Psychologists
The concept of Tuakana/Teina literally refers to the relationship between an older and younger sibling respectively. In most modern contexts however, it is used more metaphorically to reflect the importance of relationships and acknowledge levels of knowledge, experience and expertise (irrespective of age). Tuakana/teina is values-based and helps to inform the way the relationship is nurtured and navigated throughout. In essence, it is the hull to the mentorship programme waka.
Mentorship is distinctly different from supervision and teaching roles, it is a process of support offered by a more experienced psychologist to a less experienced psychologist that offers guidance, support, and encouragement to support the personal and career development of the person being mentored. Mentorship is typically a longer-term relationship, often at least three years
As the mentor role is typically less intensive, it doesn't require in-depth knowledge of the area that the person being mentored is working in, and generally involves much less frequent meetings. The role may be suitable for people who are not in a position to be providing supervision for students or early-career psychologists.
If you are a trainee or early-career psychologist, and would like to receive mentorship, please see this spreadsheet to find a mentor.
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