Janetta Whaley (Social Worker)

Overview

Janetta is a registered social worker and life coach who has helped many individuals create more harmonious and balanced lives. Her approach focuses on supporting people to let go of limiting beliefs and discover their true potential, developing skills that build upon each person's unique self. Janetta brings a wealth of experience from her roles as a social worker, manager, mentor, and life coach. Her holistic coaching model integrates years of expertise in strength-based approaches, clinical analysis, solution-focused practices, and critical reflection.

Skills and Experience

As a Professional Supervisor, Janetta has provided valuable guidance and support to case managers at ACC, Kāinga Ora, and social workers/managers at various NGOs and Oranga Tamariki. Her expertise encompasses clinical analysis, professional development, stress release techniques, mindfulness, meditation, positive affirmations, gratitude practices, and more. Throughout her career, one of the most significant lessons she has learned is the importance of self-care, which she incorporates into her practice through a range of holistic skills designed to promote overall resilience and wellbeing.

Supervision Approach

A key component of Janetta's supervisory approach includes active listening to ensure strong rapport is developed while applying life coaching principles. Her work focuses on identifying core issues and establishing unique action plans that encourage forward movement for supervisees. She believes in creating a supportive environment where professionals can explore limitations, develop their potential, and enhance their practice through holistic techniques. Janetta's supervision philosophy embraces the idea that sometimes, all it takes is to let go and live in the moment, bringing mindfulness and presence to professional development.