Reflective Supervision/Consultation Requirements
Reflective Supervision/Consultation is a cornerstone when working with infants, toddlers and their families. Reflective Supervision is a requirement for the following categories of Endorsement and will be a part of your application/portfolio:
While not a requirement for the following categories of Endorsement, it is in the best interest of all practitioners who promote I/ECMH, as well as the children and families who will benefit from their services, to engage in reflective practices and reflective supervision/consultation:
- Infant Family Specialist, Infant Mental Health Specialist, and Infant Mental Health Mentor-Clinical Endorsement
- Early Childhood Family Specialist, Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, and Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor – Clinical Endorsement
While not a requirement for the following categories of Endorsement, it is in the best interest of all practitioners who promote I/ECMH, as well as the children and families who will benefit from their services, to engage in reflective practices and reflective supervision/consultation:
- Infant Family Associate, Infant Mental Health Mentor-Policy, or Infant Mental Health Mentor-Research/Faculty
- Early Childhood Family Associate, Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor-Policy, or Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor-Research/Faculty
Reflective Supervision/Consultation Resources
There are several resources developed by the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health regarding Reflective Supervision/Consultation. Those resources can be found at the following links:
- Reflective Supervision Requirements for Endorsement
- Best Practice Guidelines for Reflective Supervision/Consultation (link includes access to the RSC Wheel as well as a resource on distance RSC)
- National Registry of Endorsed Trainers and Reflective Supervisors (includes PA Professionals)
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