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Facilitating reflective practice

Explore definitions, models and creative tools to develop confidence to facilitate reflective practice.

Short day. For your team. Delivered in-person.

Facilitating reflective practice

 

Course overview:

A dynamic and interactive day for those supporting or managing staff. Explore definitions and models to inform possible approaches, share ideas and techniques for facilitation and consider questions that can be used to widen thinking and offer new perspectives. Through discussion, observation and practising a number of creative tools, participants will develop confidence and notice their preferred styles, and leave better equipped to facilitate reflective practice and to support others in doing so.

 

Aim(s):

Develop and refresh understanding of the concept of and commitment to facilitating reflective practice in the workplace – for self and others.

Explore fresh perspectives, creativity and share ideas relating to reflective practice.

 

Objectives: 

By the end of the course participants will have had opportunities to:

  • Become familiar with 4 ‘models’ or approaches to reflective practice; and select one of these to apply to a recent/current situation in their workplace
  • ‘Have a go’ on the day, to gain insight into 5 ideas/techniques used in undertaking reflective practice. (For those that wish to there is the option to facilitate one activity)
  • Note a set of useful prompt questions that can be adapted and used in all situations
  • Consider some deeper questions that can help to widen thinking and offer new perspectives
  • Reflect on their own commitment to ‘reflective practice’; and notice their preferred styles/approaches and practice
  • Consider their role and possible use of this learning in their respective workplaces/settings

 

Maximum group size: 15

 

In-person training – we ask you to provide a suitable venue and refreshments.

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Your trainer(s)

Susan Moores

Susan brings 30 years of varied experience in ‘people work’ to her training delivery with the company. She has been in many paid and unpaid roles in community and youth work, voluntary sector development and management.

 

Her approach to supervision is grounded in values that recognise the personal story and collective endeavour, whilst also paying attention to organisational change and the wider context in which we work.

 

She is committed to reflective practice, and in all her roles Susan works from the heart to make a positive contribution. She is currently working across the South West and loves her voluntary role with Plymouth Scrapstore.

Ben Howie

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What people say

"The theory, practical elements as well as the discussions that evolved from group contributions were useful. Great, comfortable facilitation. Loved it!"

Criminal Justice Substance Misuse Keyworker, The Nelson Trust, March 2024

"Really enjoyed trying out all the different types of reflection and being creative. Very much practice based. Also enjoyed Susan's relaxed training style!"

Course participant, June 2023

"Excellent overview and exploration of reflective practice group strategies. Another excellent course by Training Exchange - thank you - always cover material that is cutting edge, at a higher level than usual training for social care."

Deputy Manager, Bath Mind (Health & Social Care), December 2018

"Great pacing and time management. Warm, open hosting encouraged honesty and interaction. The activities were varied and felt right."

Volunteer Manager & Trainer, Missing Link, February 2025

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