This accessible and introductory text explores a range of approaches to reflective practice, it's main aim being to help students become more confident in answering key questions, including 'what is reflective practice?', 'how do I develop as a reflective practitioner?', 'how do I maintain reflective practice in key contexts?'.
Part One: What is reflective practice?
Chapter 1: Reflective practice revisited - Andy Mantell
Chapter 2: Getting started - Martyn Higgins
Chapter 3: Reflecting on emotion in social work - Gill Butler
Part Two: Developing the reflective practitioner
Chapter 4: Reflection as a catalyst in the development of personal and professional effectiveness - Gill Constable
Chapter 5: The importance of the perspective of carers and service users - Andy Mantell
Chapter 6: The role of reflection in breaking the cycle of unsafe practice - Sarah Houghton, Catherine Tucher and Denise Harvey
Chapter 7: Gender in practice - Linda Bell and Chris Smethurst
Chapter 8: Reflective practice on placement - Terry Scragg
Part Three: Maintaining reflective practice
Chapter 9: Working with your Team Manager - Terry Scragg
Chapter 10: Reflective practice for interprofessional co-produced social work collaboration - Anita Atwa