Proctor’s Three-Functions

Diagram illustrating Proctor's Clinical Supervision Model. The three surrounding circles: "Normative" to standardize practice, "Formative" to build knowledge, and "Restorative" to maintain mental health and wellbeing, connected to a central circle.

The Three-Function model was created by Brigid Proctor in 1986. It states that clinical supervision has three main cornerstones. Those are Normative, Formative and Restorative.

  • Normative

    • Refers to the stage of a supervision session that focuses on the assurance of a well managed and maintained professional standard that must be met

  • Formative

    • Refers to the stage of a supervision session that focuses on developing the supervisees skills and ability as a counsellor

  • Restorative

    • Refers to the stage of a supervision session that focuses on the health and wellbeing of the supervisee and making sure they are not being personally effected by the issues discussed with clients