WI-AIMH’s Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative
What is the RSLC?
The WI-AIMH Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative (RSLC) is a 12-month training program composed of learning sessions and active implementation phases, with built-in support throughout the process.
Who can participate?
The program is designed for infant/early childhood supervisors who would like to learn, experience, and implement reflective supervision within their programs. Supervisors within a range of infant/early childhood programs can participate, including, but not limited to:
Mental Health
Birth to 3
Home Visiting
Early Care and Education
Public Health
No previous experience providing reflective supervision is necessary, although it is helpful to have some basic knowledge and understanding of reflective supervision.
Participants will:
Learn the essential elements of reflective supervision, as well as structural tools and strategies to build, deepen, and sustain reflective practice
Broaden understanding and increase confidence in supporting others through reflection
Learn how to implement and sustain reflective support and practices within their program
Observe reflective supervision sessions, participate in small group discussion, and share experiences and reactions to the work with peers working towards the same goals
Receive materials and resources, including a journal and reflective journal prompts as an additional way to explore and reflect upon the content and learning experience
Learn in a relaxed, team-based environment that builds from the collective knowledge and experience of the group
Participate in monthly group reflective consultation which provides an opportunity to experience, feel and observe the reflective process
Connect with peers, broaden professional networks and learn about additional training and professional development to further develop IMH competencies and skills
Consultation
Each participant will receive up to 24 hours of reflective consultation by an experienced reflective consultant. The monthly, 2-hour reflective consultation groups are held virtually, run for the duration of the year (12 monthly meetings in total) and include up to 5 people. In addition, the 24 hours meet the requirements for reflective supervision for IMH-Endorsement®!
Requirements
The learning collaborative is designed for bachelor’s or master’s prepared professionals who supervise infant/early childhood professionals and intend to implement reflective supervision within their programs.
We recognize that reflective functioning is not necessarily related to schooling. If you don’t have a college or university degree, we encourage you to complete the RSLC application and emphasize training, experience, and personal/professional insights that have led to your interest in attending the RSLC.
Finally, although not required, we strongly encourage participants to pursue IMH Endorsement® upon completion of the RSLC. Wisconsin is working towards increasing the capacity of Endorsed professionals who can provide reflective supervision/consultation to others. By completing the RSLC, participants would be in line to pursue IMH-Endorsement® and becoming a qualified provider of reflective supervision/consultation as recognized by the IMH-Endorsement® system.
Cost
The full cost of operating the RSLC is $3,000 per participant.
WI-AIMH will be offering some scholarship opportunities. We encourage you to complete the application which will help us advocate for needed scholarships. WI-AIMH will be in touch with applicants to share cost saving opportunities. Nonetheless, agencies should budget for the full amount of $3000. Full payment is due by July 1st.
The cost includes:
all five training days (travel and overnight expenses not included)
attendance at the annual WI-AIMH Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference
monthly, 2-hour group reflective consultation facilitated by a qualified IMH consultant
all training materials