Lead Reflectively. Support Deeply.
A Two-Part Reflective Practice Training for Early Care & Education Leaders
Hosted by the Rhode Island Association for Infant Mental Health (RIAIMH)
Part 1: Thursday, December 3, 2:00-5:00 PM
Part 2: Monday, December 7, 2:00-5:00 PM
Location/Format: [ virtual platform]
Cost: [Free]
Leading an early care and education program means holding a lot at once: the needs of staff, families, and children, plus the daily deadlines. Reflective practice gives leaders room to slow down, build self-awareness, and bring curiosity and care to supervision, so the work stays sustainable for you and your team.
This two-part training is designed for directors, assistant directors, program administrators, education coordinators, family childcare providers, and supervisors.
Part 1: Reflective Practice Principles
• Core concepts of reflective practice
• Self-awareness and cultural influences on how we lead and supervise
• Parallel process in supervision: how the way we are supported shapes how we support others
Part 2: Balancing Tasks & Reflective Space
• Why task talk tends to crowd out reflection
• Holding both in supervision meetings
• Practice and a plan for your own program
Why this matters
RIAIMH works to strengthen the infant and early childhood workforce through relationship-based practice. Children thrive when the adults who care for them feel supported, and reflective supervision is one of the most effective ways to build that support. Participants will leave with practical tools to bring reflective practice into their program’s everyday routines, not just their formal meetings.
Who should attend
Leaders and supervisors who want to deepen their supervision practice, support staff well-being, and build a more reflective program culture.
About RIAIMH
The Rhode Island Association for Infant Mental Health promotes the healthy social and emotional development of infants, young children, and families by supporting the professionals who serve them, through training, reflective supervision and consultation, and professional endorsement. Learn more at riaimh.org.
This project was made possible by grant number 90TP0109. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official view of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.
Click here to register. For more information contact: info@riaimh.org.