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This important textbook is a revised and updated edition of a very well-received and much-appreciated insightful guide to reflective practice designed for students, practitioners and managers of social work, health care and related fields. Its clear and careful integration of both the 'thinking and doing' elements of the often challenging task of practising reflectively makes this book an ideal text at all levels of study and practice. Divided into two parts, the book focuses first on theoretical issues to help develop a sound foundation of understanding of critically reflective practice and then on practical guidance on how to make this type of practice a reality. Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/the-effective-social-worker. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.
Preface Acknowledgements About the authors Introduction Part 1: Understanding Reflective Practice 1 What is Reflective Practice? The legacy of Schoen Integrating theory and practice Theorizing practice Critically reflective practice Conclusion 2 Dimensions of Reflection Introduction The cognitive dimension: the power of thought The affective dimension: reflecting on feelings The values dimension: reflecting on values Conclusion 3 Contexts for Reflection Introduction Personal reflective space Dyadic reflective space Group reflective space Conclusion Part 2 Making Reflective Practice a Reality 4 Using Strategies and Techniques Introduction Tools for promoting reflection Conclusion 5 Recording and Assessing Reflection Introduction Why write reflective accounts? When to write reflective accounts Expectations of reflective accounts Assessing reflective accounts Conclusion 6 Barriers to Reflective Practice Introduction Time constraints Waning commitment Organizational culture A lack of appropriate skills Anxiety, fear or low confidence Misunderstanding the nature of reflective practice Conclusion 7 Conclusion: Rising to the Challenge Introduction Thinking Thinking critically Being self-aware Capitalizing on learning Supporting others Being professional Making practice work Conclusion Guide to Further Learning References Index
