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Introduction to Reflective Supervision: Through the Lens of Culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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This chapter introduces the concept of reflective supervision (RS), a supportive relationship that develops over time between supervisor and supervisee, highlighting strengths and vulnerabilities, and inviting attention to the awakening of thoughts and feelings that occur in the presence of vulnerable children and their families. Research has shown that RS supports supervisees in building clinical and reflective strategies to better serve infants, young children, and families. Of additional importance, RS reduces burnout and compassion fatigue while awarding practitioners the opportunity to share personal and professional challenges to their work within the context of safe and trusting supervisory relationships. It is within this relationship that issues related to culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion, vital to self-awareness and effective service, can be explored.

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  1. Starfish Family Services, Dearborn, MI, USA

    Karol A. Wilson

  2. Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health, Southgate, MI, USA

    Deborah J. Weatherston

  3. Starfish Family Services, Livonia, MI, USA

    Stefanie Hill

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  1. School of Social Work, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA

    Marva L. Lewis

  2. Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health, Southgate, MI, USA

    Deborah J. Weatherston

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Wilson, K.A., Weatherston, D.J., Hill, S. (2021). Introduction to Reflective Supervision: Through the Lens of Culture, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In: Lewis, M.L., Weatherston, D.J. (eds) Therapeutic Cultural Routines to Build Family Relationships. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83726-6_6

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