RIOS™ 2: Advanced Reflective Supervision Using the Reflective Interaction Observation Scale (RIOS) Framework
Clock hours: 28
Format: live, virtual
Cost: $475 plus required materials
Who should sign up: people who work with young children and their families, people who receive reflective supervision or consultation for their work, people who are (or are preparing to be) reflective supervisors or consultants
Prerequisites: Completion of RIOS 1: Using the Reflective Interaction Observation Scale (RIOS) Framework for Reflective Supervision
Using the RIOS as a framework, learn to create a reflective alliance with individuals and groups to help professionals build skills and increase efficacy.
This was an amazing course! I learned so much from the students in the cohort and the instructors. I came away with a truly stronger understanding about reflective supervision. I only wish there was ongoing support throughout the year. What a fantastic experience! Thank you!
Participants will expand their knowledge of the following:
- The theoretical foundation of reflective supervision
- Best practices for reflective supervision
- Developing a reflective relationship
- Including race and culture in reflective supervision conversations
- Cultivating reflective capacity in yourself and others
- Addressing common supervisory challenges
This course addresses the following infant mental health competencies of the Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health®:
- Law, Regulation, and Agency Policy: ethical practice
- Working With Others: building and maintaining relationships, supporting others/mentoring, collaborating, resolving conflict, empathy and compassion, consulting
- Leading People: motivating, advocacy, developing talent
- Communicating: listening, speaking, writing
- Thinking: analyzing information, solving problems, exercising sound judgment, maintaining perspective, planning and organizing
- Reflection: contemplation, self-awareness, curiosity, professional/personal development, emotional response, parallel process
Please note, if your state infant mental health association is a member of the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health, an application for endorsement is made through your state’s association.
Watson, C., Harris, M., Hennes, J., Harrison, M., & Meuwissen, A. (2022). RIOS™ guide for reflective supervision and consultation in the infant and early childhood field. Zero to Three.
Heffron, M.C., & Murch, T. (2010). Reflective supervision and leadership in infant and early childhood programs. Zero to Three.
Heller, S., & Gilkerson, L. (2009). A practical guide to reflective supervision. Zero to Three.
Meet our instructors
Michelle Dineen Michelle Dineen
- Instructor
Michelle Dineen is a mental health therapist and reflective consultant south of the Twin Cities. As a therapist, she has a special interest in working with parents who have young children.
Kristin Irrer Kristin Irrer
- Instructor
Kristin Irrer, MS, IMH-E®, is an infant mental health specialist who has been working in the field of child development for over 20 years, supporting infants, young children, and their families in a variety of prevention and intervention settings.
Paige Light Paige Light
- Instructor
Paige Light is a licensed professional counselor and infant and early childhood consultant in private practice in southwest Portland, Oregon.
Ashley McCormick Ashley McCormick
- Instructor
Ashley McCormick, LMSW, IMH-E®,serves as the endorsement and communications director for the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health.
Jolene Pearson Jolene Pearson
- Instructor
- pear0115@umn.edu
Jolene Pearson, PhD, has worked in the field of early childhood education for 40 years, including as an educator, teacher trainer, and parent educator.
Although I have been facilitating RS/C for many years I found the content and the focus of this course very useful. I really enjoyed reading posts from other students and having the opportunity to respond. I would recommend this course to others.