In alignment with the 2026 Missouri Rehabilitation Association conference theme, “We Are All In This Together,” this presentation will explore the principles and practices of ethical supervision for fostering collaborative, inclusive, and supportive relationships with students and co-workers. Participants will learn how to navigate ethical challenges, promote shared accountability, and create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. Through interactive discussions, real-world scenarios, and group problem-solving activities, attendees will actively engage in identifying strategies to build trust, maintain professional integrity, and ensure equitable treatment in supervisory roles. Together, we will deepen our understanding of how ethical leadership strengthens the collective success of our teams and the communities we serve.
Learning Objectives
Identify key ethical principles in supervision that promote inclusivity, accountability, and professional integrity in relationships with students and co-workers.
Analyze real-world scenarios to recognize and address common ethical challenges in supervisory roles, fostering collaborative problem-solving and shared accountability.
Develop practical strategies for creating a supportive and equitable supervisory environment that aligns with the values of teamwork, trust, and mutual respect.
Dr. Crystal Weaver, MHA, LPC, CRC, MT-BC, Director of Music Therapy, Maryville University
Dr. Crystal Weaver is a Board-Certified Music Therapist, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Missouri. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Music Therapy in 2004 and a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2010 from Maryville University in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2019, Dr. Weaver obtained an additional graduate degree, a Master’s in Health Administration, from Saint Louis University. In May 2025, Crystal Weaver completed a doctorate in Education Leadership with an Emphasis in Higher Education Administration at Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, Missouri.
In 2004, Dr. Weaver completed a National Roster Music Therapy Internship at Hospice of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach, Florida. Later that same year, she accepted a full-time music therapy position at BJC Hospice in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2011, Dr. Weaver took a position in music therapy at the Saint Louis University Cancer Center (SLUCare Physician Group). In 2019, Dr. Weaver was promoted to Manager of Patient Support Services at the Saint Louis University Cancer Center. In this position, Dr. Weaver managed accreditation processes with the Commission on Cancer (American College of Surgeons) and supervised staff in music therapy, social work, rehabilitation counseling, and nutritional services.
Dr. Weaver has co-authored over 45 research study abstracts that have been presented at regional, national, and international conferences (including the American Music Therapy Association National Conference, the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Research Congress, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Annual Conference, and the International Federation of Head and Neck Cancer Oncologic Societies World Congress). Dr. Weaver has several publications in peer-reviewed journals (including the Journal of Sickle Cell Disease and Hemoglobinopathies, the Journal of Nuclear Medicine, and Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation).
Dr. Weaver continues to identify as a Rehabilitation Counselor. Between 2011 and 2022, Dr. Weaver served as an adjunct faculty member in the Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Program. In this program, Dr. Weaver taught courses such as 1) Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 2) Assessment and Evaluation, and 3) Issues in Counseling.
In 2022, Dr. Weaver assumed the role of Director of Music Therapy at Maryville University. In this position, Dr. Weaver’s focus is to continue to develop a cutting-edge Music Therapy Program that provides evidence-based educational opportunities for students to achieve ongoing success and advancement in the evolving music therapy and healthcare landscapes. Dr. Weaver is committed to providing high-quality experiences for students so that they develop into influential professionals and leaders within the healthcare community.