Reflective practice is an essential skill for those working in health and social care, but why is it so vital and how can it be learned? As inter-disciplinary working becomes more common, finding shared ways of reflection on practice are becoming more and more important. How do we share our ideas and thoughts to enrich both professionals and their client base?

This book uses stories and exercises to enable readers to develop their skills. Its emphasis is on the practical, from how to construct a reflective essay to the ethical ambiguities of whistleblowing and constructing a professional persona.

The book is written with the needs of students of health and social care in mind. For those who want to develop their skills beyond the scope of the book, each chapter ends by with a step-up suggestion enabling them to build on what they have already learned.

About the Author
Janet Hargreaves is Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching at University of Huddersfield.

Louise Page is a playwright, novelist and journalist.

Reviews
"This is a very good book, clearly written, easy to read and definitely worth a place in any social worker's collection."
British Journal of Social Work



Book Information
ISBN 9780745654232
Author Janet Hargreaves
Format Hardback
Page Count 188
Imprint Polity Press
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 381g
Dimensions(mm) 218mm * 156mm * 22mm