Stronger Relationships. Stronger Systems.
We Believe:
At the National Center for
Reflective Supervision and Practice, we believe that every professional, every child, and every family deserves to be seen, heard, and supported as a whole person.
We believe that relationships are the foundation of resilience — and that reflective spaces help people stay grounded, connected, and strong in their work and in their lives.
We believe those who care for children, families, and communities also deserve care and support of their own.
We believe reflection and support should be available to every professional, in every role, setting, and community.
We believe in lifelong learning and innovation — integrating evidence, practice, and the wisdom of lived experience to grow stronger systems.
And we believe in partnership and stewardship, building sustainable supports that uplift providers, organizations, and communities.
Together, we carry forward a shared vision:
Better Outcomes for All.
Our Story
The Reflective Supervision Collaborative (RSC) began in 2012 with a simple vision: to expand training and support for supervisors and leaders so that those who care for children, families, and communities could also receive the reflective support they deserve.
Founded by Mary Claire Heffron, Kadija Johnston, and Rebecca Shahmoon Shanok, and supported by the Irving Harris Foundation, the Collaborative quickly grew from a regional effort into a national endeavor. Leaders across the country joined to shape a shared approach to reflective supervision, grounded in relationships, diversity, equity, inclusion, and a trauma-informed lens.
In 2016 and 2018, national gatherings of experts refined this vision, creating the foundation for today’s training tracks and long-term learning collaboratives. Following the sudden passing of Rebecca Shahmoon Shanok in 2020, the RSC recommitted to her legacy by deepening its focus on equity and social justice. With support from the Perigee Fund, a panel of leaders of color reviewed and reshaped the curriculum to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging remain at the heart of this work.
Our Growth: Over the past decade, the RSC has:
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Trained thousands of supervisors, leaders, and organizations across the country.
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Developed evidence-informed tools and training models that sustain reflective supervision at every level — the whole job and the whole system.
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Built a national faculty representing diverse voices, disciplines, and communities.
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Adapted content for online delivery to meet the needs of a changing world.
A New Chapter: In Fall 2025, the Reflective Supervision Collaborative became the National Center for Reflective Supervision + Practice (NCRSP), with Allied Behavioral Health Solutions (ABHS) serving as our new organizational home.
This transition ensures sustainability, expands our reach across all helping professions, and connects reflective supervision to ABHS’s long-standing commitment to Better Outcomes for All.
Our Commitment
From the beginning, RSC has recognized the importance of listening to many voices and learning from a wide range of leaders and experiences. Today, NCRSP continues to honor that commitment by ensuring our training, mentoring, and consultation reflect fairness, respect, and accessibility for all.
We remain a national home for reflection, relationships, and resilience — supporting the whole workforce, so that children, families, and communities can thrive.
Honoring
Rebecca Shahmoon Shanok
The Rebecca Shahmoon Shanok Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the life and legacy of Rebecca Shahmoon Shanok, PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®, a beloved leader in infant and early childhood mental health and a founding member of the Reflective Supervision Collaborative.
Rebecca believed deeply that those working on the frontlines with children and families deserve high-quality supervision, support, and opportunities to grow. Her vision continues through this scholarship, which helps make reflective supervision training accessible to professionals across the helping professions.
Each year, the Fund provides partial scholarships for participants in Track I: Reflective Supervision for the Whole Job. Eligible applicants include home visitors, clinicians, early interventionists, educators, health care workers, and child welfare professionals. Priority is given to professionals of color, to those supervising diverse staff, and to those leading teams serving marginalized communities.
This opportunity is made possible by Collaborations for Growth and carries forward Rebecca’s commitment to equity, access, and meaningful workforce support.
We share this video tribute to Rebecca to celebrate her legacy and the many lives she touched.
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