Reflective Consultation Resources
What is Reflective Consultation?
As early childhood professionals, we are always looking for resources and tools that help us grow and be the best that we can be for the children, families, and colleagues that we support. Reflective consultation (RC) is a powerful tool that practitioners across early childhood can use to reflect on and grow their practice. RC is a collaborative process built on trust and relationships, where a consultant guides an individual or group in reflecting on their thoughts, feelings, practices, reactions, and experiences in their work with educators, families, and children.
Opportunities to Access Reflective Consultation
Free Group Reflective Consultation for COAEYC Members
This benefit is coming in January 2026!
Reduced-Cost Reflective Consultation
Our partner at Nebula Early Childhood Collaborative is offering a special discount for Group Reflective Consultation for COAEYC Members. Normally $45/month, Nebula is offering this impactful resource to COAEYC Members for $25/month or $150 for 6 months. Please note: RC groups are small and fill up quickly!
Are you looking for a reflective consultant to work with one one-on-one, to support your staff, or are you interested in joining one of their groups? View the list of consultants trained through the Reflective Supervision/Consultation in Early Learning Settings program hosted by COAEYC, and who have indicated they are ready and available to facilitate RC.
Free Reflective Supervision for Coaches
Did you know that our partner, ECCLA, offers RS/C at no cost to credentialed coaches? Learn more on their website.
Pssst! Not sure about the difference between "reflective supervision" and "reflective consultation"? You're not alone!
In both, a trained facilitator guides you in reflecting on your work, your reactions, and your experiences as an early childhood educator or administrator. The key difference lies in the relationship:
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A Reflective Supervisor is your direct supervisor or director who uses reflective techniques within your workplace. Think of it as reflective facilitation built into your existing supervisory relationship.
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A Reflective Consultant is an external, third-party guide. They bring an outside perspective, free from the internal dynamics of your workplace.