Reflective Supervision

969 East 60th Street,Chicago IL 60637

20 May, 2022

Description

Reflective supervision is a relationship-based and collaborative approach in which staff can reflect on and learn about their work Friday, May 20, 2022 9:00am-12:00pm In-Person Only; Limited space available 3 CEUs Presenter: Curt Holderfield Strong and effective supervision within social service organizations is a critical component in ensuring positive impacts in the communities we serve. Today’s service providers and social service staff are faced with complex work, multiple distractions, competing priorities, as well as dealing with the emotional impact of working in a helping profession. As supervisors, how can we best guide and assist our staff to be successful and have the greatest impact? This workshop aims to provide those with supervisory responsibilities with important tools to help staff perform well and achieve strong outcomes. These tools include the development of a supervisory relationship marked by accountability, trust and safety; the promotion of a growth mindset and the use of reflective supervision and practice. Reflective supervision is defined as a relationship-based and collaborative approach in which staff can reflect on and learn about their work. The relationship contains elements of safety and mutual respect which models the desired working relationship of those we serve in order to improve program quality and strengthen practice. In this case, reflection involves paying deliberate attention to our work and interpersonal experiences and making a commitment to plan and implement resulting strategies. Workshop learning will occur through a combination of facilitator instruction (based off of professional experience and best practice resources), a video involving a case vignette and small and large group discussions. Participants will have opportunities to explore their own supervisory experiences as they relate to the topics discussed. This workshop satisfies the Clinical Supervision requirement for professional counselors in the State of Illinois (if outside Illinois, please check with your licensing board) Workshop Objectives: 1. Participants will gain understanding of the complexities inherent in the supervisor/supervisee relationship and will become knowledgeable in utilizing this relationship to the benefit of staff as it relates to learning and service delivery or performance. 2. Participants will gain knowledge in understanding the concept and importance of reflective supervision and will learn to apply recommended methods in assisting the staff to make use of reflective practice. About this event: This workshop will take place in-person at the Crown Family School: Edith Abbott Hall, 969 East 60th Street, 60637 On-campus convening is open to all invitees who are compliant with UChicago vaccination requirements and, because of ongoing health risks, particularly to the unvaccinated, participants are expected to adopt the risk mitigation measures (masking and social distancing, etc.) appropriate to their vaccination status as advised by public health officials or to their individual vulnerabilities as advised by a medical professional. Public convening may not be safe for all and carries a risk for contracting COVID-19, particularly for those unvaccinated. Participants will not know the vaccination status of others and should follow appropriate risk mitigation measures. COVID-19 policies are subject to change. For questions about accessibility or to request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] or call 773.702.1166. The Professional Development Program at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice is a State of Illinois licensed provider of continuing education for social workers, clinical psychologists, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists. License numbers: 159.000140, 168.000115, and 268.000004. It is recommended that professionals review rules for their licensing board prior to applying to ensure that the content meets their renewal, and/or reciprocity requirements.