Becoming a Reflective Practitioner, 7th Edition

by Christopher Johns Fully updated edition of a seminal text in the field providing an in-depth guide to reflection and its real-life application The Seventh Edition of Becoming a Reflective Practitioner offers an in-depth exploration of reflective practice, bringing the process of guided reflection to life. The book emphasises the importance of person-centred practice aligned with the latest developments in holistic healthcare and features a variety of case studies and real-life scenarios that illustrate the application of reflective practice in clinical settings. The book is structured into five parts, moving from the concept of reflection and its application in clinical practice to its integration into formal education, narrative representation, and performance. The new edition includes significant updates and expansions on topics such as the development of guidance in reflective practice, as well as the inclusion of new chapters that highlight the reflexive process of guiding practitioners over the course of a year. Becoming a Reflective Practitioner, Seventh Edition includes information on: The Six Dialogical Movements and their assimilation within the Model for Structured Reflection (MSR) Experience, vision, knowing in practice, the prerequisites for reflection, the reality wall, and the movement of reflective learning through understanding, empowerment, and transformation The nature of guidance and the dynamic process of guidance Narratives of guiding practitioners within the clinical setting constructed through guided reflection dialogue Leadership development through establishing a clinical learning culture based on the learning organisation and clinical supervision Becoming a Reflective Practitioner continues to be an essential resource for students, educators, and practitioners aiming to enhance their reflective practice and achieve their visions of person-centred care.