Reflective supervision occupies a distinct position within the broader landscape of BCBA supervision models. While performance-based oversight addresses competency benchmarks, procedural fidelity, and skill acquisition, reflective supervision attends to the internal experience of the practitioner — the emotional texture, cognitive dissonance, and relational dynamics that shape how behavior analysts show up in their work every day.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via BABAT
Take This Course →Including ethics, supervision, and topics like this one. New live CEU every Wednesday.
Join Free →BABAT President, Dr. Jill Harper, will start off Friday's program with further remarks on our Collaborate theme. There will be important information for the final day of the event. Opening remarks will be from 8:30-9:00am. Attendees staying for the 9am talk from Dr. Cirincioni-Ulezi, can check in either before or following opening remarks and still be eligible for the full CE credit. Reflective supervision is a dynamic and collaborative process that not only fosters professional development but also supports the integration of best practices and deepens self-awareness among practitioners, ultimately leading to more effective and impactful outcomes for those they serve. Defined by Gilkerson (2016) as "a relationship-based practice that involves regular, collaborative reflection between a practitioner and a supervisor aimed at supporting the practitioner's professional growth and effectiveness," reflective supervision encourages ongoing learning and critical thinking. In this talk, participants will be introduced to the essential components of reflective supervision, exploring how this process can enhance professional resilience, improve decision-making, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within organizations. Through practical examples and guided reflections, attendees will gain insights into how to apply these principles to maximize both their own growth and the quality of care they provide. Gilkerson, L. (2016). Reflective supervision in early childhood programs. Zero to Three Journal, 37(2), 52-61.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | Supervision |
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.
All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.