Becoming a Reflective Practitioner

Reflective practice is fundamental to effective counselling. Without continual upgrading and refinement of skills, one's effectiveness as a mental health practitioner may decline and their enthusiasm may wane. Professionals need to not only be aware of their skills, knowledge and performance but also mindful of any personal factors that may interfere or impede their ability to provide an effective and objective service. This course is focused on the four key reflective practice strategies of: (1) utilising self-evaluation; (2) enhancing self-awareness; (3) monitoring one's potential for burnout and (4) ensuring adequate self-care. In this course, you will learn: What reflective practice is; How to evaluate your performance (self evaluation, client feedback, peer review); Professional supervision; Developing self-awareness; The reflective practice cycle; Reflective writing or journaling; Monitoring potential for burnout; Ensuring adequate self-care.