Which model of Reflective Inquiry did I use and why?
As a starting point I have chosen to use the “Experimental Learning Model” (ELM) (Kolb & Fry, 1975) both because of its simplicity and to limit my own tendency to over complicate things as a way of avoiding bringing myself onto the page, which is something often commented upon in previous feedback.
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Outline and reason for my Inquiry?
My biggest personal challenge this year has been the setting up of a private practice; I became increasingly aware that the process of revealing myself to the public, saying who I was and what I stood for, together with where I could be found and contacted was very exposing and this brought back into focus my very first reflective inquiry question, which was “How might my fear of being close affect my practice?”
At the same time while wrestling with my feelings over putting myself in the public domain I was also writing my Diploma Case Study, during which I made another observation, which had been made before in supervision also, namely that I have a reluctance sometimes to consider my own part as it plays out within the therapeutic relationship. That is to say I may miss the importance that I might have within the relationship.
Upon reflection I realised that I would miss these vital elements and signs in client work because I simply didn’t feel important enough to consider my own personal importance. I realised I had a strong “I am not important” Injunction (Goulding & Goulding, 1979).
With this observation brought more clearly into focus I determined a new Reflective Inquiry question, which is “How does my sense of not being important effect my practice?”
Perhaps my initial question two years ago was not just abou...
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This paper will also talk about the importance of self –care and what I would do, or things I could do to mitigate those biases and difficult reactions to clients and people that I am working with in a treatment team so that I am fully aware and not distracted by my personal reactions, to a case.
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A nurse, however, does not view her profession dispassionately. It is too much a part of her.”
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For the purpose of this assignment I will consider how I have already started to develop as a ‘Critical Practitioner’. By this statement I would put forward how I am being ‘open minded’, use a ‘reflective approach’ that takes account of ‘different perspectives, experiences and assumptions’ (Glaister cited in the reader pg 8). I will discuss how my practice has developed and has been influenced by K315 course materials such as Barnett’s three domains of critical practice, action, reflexivity and analysis (Barnett cited in Glaister in the Reader p. 13) as key aspects of understanding the complexities involved in practicing critically. I will also discuss the importance of Glaister’s three pillars of everyday practice, ‘Forging of relationships’, ‘empowering others’ and ‘making a difference’. (Glaister cited in the reader pp. 17-21). I will analyse and evaluate my progress using examples from my practice learning opportunity in a Criminal Justice setting which will illustrate ways in which I have begun to demonstrate the autonomy required of a qualified worker, ‘respecting others as equal’s and the ‘open and not knowing approach’ (Glaister cited in the reader pp 12-14) whilst working to SiSWE standards. I will conclude by demonstrating why as a Critical Practitioner and reflective thinker I have been able to make informed judgements that seek to empower the service user, allowing them to take account of their views whilst balancing the complexity of professional power issues.
The following paper aims to discuss and analyze the way in which my personal values intersect with the values I hold as most important within the profession of social work. It would stand to reason that these values would stand on common ground; however, there are places where my personal and professional values diverge. These conflicts may prove to be problematic within my chosen career unless I find a way to prioritize my values, or find ways for them to work harmoniously with each other.
In keeping within current legislation on the protection and respect of an individuals’ right of anonymity, (Clamp, Gough and Land 2004; Polit and Beck 2007), and to confidentiality, (Burns and G...
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During the Great Depression, while the competitors were cutting costs and reusing outdated designs, Kress was expanding and building more elaborate stores than their previous ones. The architecture was referred to as an “emporium” evoking an elegant atmosphere more suited to a fine cloth or furniture store in New York rather than the five & dime stores dotting small town America. Many wonder what the driving force was behind these design decisions, especially during a national time of economic recession. Perhaps simply to outpace the competition, but perhaps more importantly Samuel Kress was an avid art collector and a proponent of public art enhancing a community. In this way the Kress legacy of the brand became more than a retail business, it became a symbol of small town civic pride.
This week’s reading assignment deals with circles of sufficiency. Willard describes these circles as assurance of others being for us. He indicates “When the required type of “for-ness” is adequately present, human “circles of sufficiency” emerge” (Willard, 2012, pg. 179). My intention with this paper is to discuss such circles in my own life and their impact.
The counseling session began with the introductions where I introduced myself as the counselor and later introduced my client. This stage is important in any counseling session since it is the time of exploration and focusing according to Gerard Egan as quoted by Wright (1998) in his essay on couselling skills. It is in this session that I was able to establish rapport and trust with my client in order to come up with a working and fruitful relationship with him. During this stage I made use of skills like questioning, where I would pose a question directly to my client, sometimes I would choose to just listen to what the client wanted to speak out while in some instances I would be forced to paraphrase the question if I felt the client did not understand the question I had asked previously. There were also other times when I would reflect through silence. During such a period, I got time to study the client and the information he had given. This being a difficult area, since some clients may not be able to volunteer information to you as the counselor, I decided to assure the client of confidentiality of any information he was willing to share with me with a few exceptions which I also told him about. Being open to him about the only times the information may not be confidential was part of my building rapport and establishing trust with him. I therefore, decided to ask the client what information he wanted to share with me and lucky enough he was ready to speak to me about different issues that he was going through.
...ult of my experience and of my reflection journey I feel I am able to realise desirable practice.
He discusses how an active Working Alliance encourages growth through the partnership, by way of responding to concerns in a thought provoking yet sensitive and empathic manner (process comments). This teaches the client to start looking within, rather than outside, to find and trust their own voice – which is necessary in order to flourish in the world they are planted in. Teyber believes when the therapist is striving to possess empathy within all aspects of the partnership, this allows the client to begin to be open in areas they may not have ever felt safe enough to do so before, and subsequently begin to
...ow using knowledge, empathic and reflective dimensions play such a huge role in ones job and I can associate it with my prior experiences now. I want patients to walk out my room feeling like I have made a positive change in their life, whether it is small or big. Responsibility comes with playing such an important role in other people’s lives and it is how I embrace this responsibility that will determine how I change the lives of others. Not only do I want a good relationship with my clients but also with my co-workers because I might be able to make a small difference in someone’s life, but it’s us Health Professionals working together that will make the greatest difference.
I often find myself plagued by my critical reflection surrounding my strengths and weaknesses, I question whether I ask myself the right questions surrounding my practice. Part of this internal analysis is further compounded by the concept of the ‘knower’. DEFINE KNOWER I appreciate the fact that, even though I may be a woman who is at an equitable disadvantage due to my gender, I am privileged in my middle class position. Within this realization, my awareness of my ‘non-knowing’ can be translated to the care and interactions of those that I work with and for (see Appendix A).