Reflective Practice FAN Training

Reflective Practice FAN Training

The Nebraska Center on Reflective Practice (NCRP) provides an in-depth training program for individuals and organizations who want to infuse reflective practice into their work.

Get trained to use reflective practice in your work!

The Reflective Practice FAN Training program will prepare and support you during all stages of the process of implementing reflective practice – from pre-training reflective consultation, in-depth training, post training mentoring and consultation, to program evaluation. NCRP utilizes the Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN) model developed by the Erikson Institute.

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Training Components 

1. Pre-training Reflective Consultation

Trainees will receive reflective practice prior to learning about the FAN model.

2. Initial Training

Two-day training to build the foundational skills and knowledge to utilize the FAN model in interactions with supervisees, clients, colleagues, and others.

3. FAN Mentor Sessions

Meetings with a FAN Mentor to process through your experiences using the FAN.

4. Advanced Training

One-day training that focuses on refining the reflective practice skills you have developed.

Post-training Support

FAN Graduates will get access to continued training and support in reflective practice through the Reflective Practice Community of Practice after completing the Reflective Practice FAN Training program.

Over 400 people completed FAN Training since 2017

Training participants gave high ratings for the clarity of the training.

Significant decrease in burnout.

Significant increase in interpersonal reactivity – more empathic.

Higher levels of emotional intelligence.

Significant increase in the ability to identify and understand emotions of others.

" It has helped me become more comfortable with sitting with and coping with other people's emotions. It has helped me become more comfortable with sitting with and coping with my own emotions. It has helped me be ok with not solving other people's problems."
– Program manager

Upcoming Reflective Practice FAN Training Opportunities

Sign up for our full FAN Reflective Practice Training Program. This 8-month training will help professionals enhance their capacity to respond to others and communicate based on developmental principles and personal reflection. NCRP uses the Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN) model for reflective practice created by the Erikson Institute.

Reflective Practice FAN Training Program (OPEN5)

Date: January 2, 2025
Time: 12:00 AM CST
Location:

Online - Zoom Conference Call

Reflective Practice FAN Training Program (OPEN6)

Date: September 1, 2025
Time: 12:00 AM CDT
Location:

Online - Zoom Conference Call

Reflective Practice Awareness Webinars

Not sure if the Reflective Practice FAN training is for you? Join our free hour-long reflective practice awareness webinar. Discover how reflective practice can benefit helping professions like yours. Gain insights into the training.

NCRP FAN Awareness Webinar March 2025

Date: March 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM CST
Location:

Zoom

NCRP FAN Awareness Webinar June 2025

Date: June 11, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM CDT
Location:

Zoom

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Our FAN Trainers

Our FAN Trainers bring a wealth of diverse experience and education to the Reflective Practice FAN Training program.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Extension
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Munroe Meyer Institute
Nebraska Department of Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Center on Children, Families, and the Law, Nebraska Resource Project for Vulnerable Young Children
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Center on Children, Families, and the Law, Nebraska Resource Project for Vulnerable Young Children
Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Center on Children, Families, and the Law, Nebraska Resource Project for Vulnerable Young Children
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Center on Children, Families, and the Law, Nebraska Resource Project for Vulnerable Young Children
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Center on Children, Families, and the Law, Nebraska Resource Project for Vulnerable Young Children