Deep Looking: The Power of Reflective Practice and Supervision in Applied Behavior Analysis matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in supervision meetings, staff training, clinic systems, and performance review. In Deep Looking: The Power of Reflective Practice and Supervision in Applied Behavior Analysis, for this course, the practical stakes show up in better performance, lower drift, and more sustainable team development, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →Clark et al. (2019) defines reflective supervision as a relationship for learning that implies that the supervisor approaches supervision by attending to and developing their own capacity for reflection, holding a space for reflection and exploration, and promoting communication with those they supervise that includes listening openly and honestly. Reflective supervision encourages self-reflection, enabling practitioners to contemplate their experiences, beliefs, and values, ultimately fostering personal and professional growth (Clark, et al., 2019). By promoting thoughtful consideration and problem-solving, reflective supervision may serve to powerfully support practitioners with becoming more aware of, acknowledging, and effectively addressing reactivity, implicit biases, and stereotypes, they may hold regarding self or others, that may adversely impact those they serve. The integration of reflective practice, defined as the deliberate process of self-examination and critical evaluation of one's thoughts, actions, and experiences to gain deeper insights and improve future performance and decision-making, within the framework of reflective supervision further empowers practitioners to refine how they practice and approach their work (Ganly, 2018). Reflective practice may serve to enhance the capacities for practitioners to be more present and self-aware in their work (Ganly, 2018). Furthermore, reflective practice and supervision together set the occasion for the creation organizational and professional cultures of continuous learning and improvement, helping to promote high standards of care and ethical practice for all served. This talk will present the basic tenets of reflective practice and supervision, as well as discuss how both can serve to move the field of applied behavior forward (Cirincione-Ulezi, 2020) in positive and meaningful ways. ReferencesCirincione-Ulezi, N. (2020). Black Women and Barriers to Leadership in ABA. Journal of Behavior Analysis and Practice, 9-21. Clark, R., Gehl, M., Heffron, M. C., Kerr , M., Soliman, S., Shahmoon-Shanok, R., & Thomas, K. (2019). Mindful Practices to Enhance Diversity-Informed Reflective Supervision and Leadership. Zero to Three, 19-27. Ganly, T. (2018). Taking time to pause: Engaging with a gift of reflective practice. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 713-723.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
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| BACB® | 1 | General |
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Dr. Nasiah Cirincione Ulezi is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a doctorate in education from Loyola University Chicago. She holds a master’s degree in special education from the University of Illinois Chicago and is in the final stages of completing the requirements for a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.She is also a graduate of the Irving B. Harris Infant Studies Program at Erikson Institute, where she earned a specialization in infant mental health. In addition to her BCBA credential, she is an Illinois licensed special education teacher and an Illinois Early Intervention (birth through three) provider.Dr. Cirincione Ulezi has served as a special educator, clinician, educational administrator, and professor of special education. Her clinical experience spans infancy through adulthood and reflects a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families across the lifespan.She is the founder and CEO of ACT Soulfully and serves on the advisory boards of Mosaic Pediatric Therapy and NEXT for AUTISM. She is also a board member of the Association for Behavior Analysis International Affiliate Chapters Board.A champion for human dignity, liberation, and self-expression, Dr. Cirincione Ulezi is deeply committed to using her knowledge, skills, and lived experience, together with the science of applied behavior analysis, to support others in ways that foster meaningful and lasting positive change.
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