Reflective Practice and Supervision

Supervisors working in environments that serve young children and their families face unique challenges. Utilizing a reflective supervision process can help caregivers remain emotionally available to the children they serve and be better able to address challenging behaviors. This session will help you identify your supervisory strengths and style as well as learn the elements of the reflective supervision process. Whether you are a new center director or have been in the business for many years, this session can help you develop new skills for your supervision toolbox.

Presented by: Angie Moore, LCMFT, RPT & Vickie Burgess-McArthur, LCMFT

Speaker Biographies:

Angie Moore is the Mental Health Coordinator at Rainbows United in Wichita. She is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist. She has worked with families with young children for over 15 years. Angie has enjoyed leading various training sessions, including Therapeutic Storytelling, Play Therapy, Relationship Based Organizations, and Reflective Practice. Angie is also an Approved Supervisor with the American Academy of Marriage and Family Therapy.

Vickie Burgess-McArthur has 30+ years of experience working in different capacities for and with children and families. She has worked with infants and toddlers and their families in home visitation, preschoolers in early care and education settings, families of young children in the child welfare and court systems along with families of all ages in therapeutic settings. Ms. McArthur has developed and administrated early childhood programs that strengthen families across the state of Kansas.

VIII Professional Development & Leadership, Level 3, a, b, e. VII-Program Management & Development, Personnel Management, Level 4, a. VIII Professional Development & Leadership, Displaying Professionalism in Practice, Level 3, a. Ongoing Professional Growth, Level 4, a. CDA V: Program Management, CDA VI: Professionalism. Audience – Center Directors