- Richard Ingram: School of Education, Social Work and Community Education, University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4HN, UK [e-mail: r.d.ingram@dundee.ac.uk ].
This paper examines the place of emotions within social work practice. The perceived tensions between emotions and rational decision making are explored and it is argued that their relationship is compatible and necessary. A model for the co-creation of emotionally intelligent supervision is developed to support this vision of practice.