The Reflective Practice Guide: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Critical Reflection

by Barbara Bassot

"The Reflective Practice Guide offers an accessible introduction to engaging effectively in critical reflection, supporting all students in their development of the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their professional practice. This second edition has been thoroughly updated with new chapters emphasising the importance of personal growth, processing emotions, building resilience and issues of diversity, intersectionality and positionality. Throughout the book Barbara Bassot illustrates the process of critical reflection using examples and case studies drawn from a range of professional contexts, offering an interdisciplinary model of practice that may be applied to many settings. Drawing on literature from a range of disciplines, chapters explore the key aspects of reflection, including: Developing self-awareness The role of writing in reflection Reflecting with others The importance of emotions and processing feelings Managing change Learning from experiences Self-care and avoiding burnout The book is extended and enhanced through a companion website that includes additional content including case studies, reflective activities, diagrams and videos. This essential text offers support, guidance and inspiration for all students in the helping professions including education, health, social care and counselling, who want to gain greater self-awareness, challenge assumptions and think about practice on a deeper level"--

Unknown Binding

First published November 16, 2015

Reviews

[Kathy Reid · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an accessible, well-structured guide both for those new to reflective practice, and those guiding or instructing others in the discipline of reflective practice.

It provides solid, but not overwhelming, theoretical foundations for different approaches to reflective practice, and pragmatic, easily-implementable strategies for structuring reflecting writing, responding to emotions in reflective ways, and understanding the role reflecting practice plays in life-long learning and professional development.

I only wish this book had been recommended to much earlier.

[andy noble · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not often does a course book have this impact. This book on reflective practice has really got me thinking differently. Like many people my time at work is spent moving from one problem to solve to the next. The ability to take time out and reflect on my professional and personal experience has been critical in helping me to properly evaluate who I really am