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A structured reflective practice log based on the Gibbs Reflective Cycle. Guides supervisees through systematic reflection on a clinical experience — description, feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion, and action plan.
Use this log to reflect on a significant clinical experience between supervision sessions. Follow the Gibbs Reflective Cycle stages. Use case codes when referring to clients — never include identifiable information.
Use as an ongoing professional development tool for therapists at all levels. Reflective practice is a core requirement for BABCP accreditation and HCPC registration. The log provides a structured format for regular reflection on clinical work.
Frame as a tool for learning from clinical experience — both successes and challenges. Encourage honest reflection on emotional reactions to clinical work, therapeutic relationships, and professional development. The log is a private professional document, though excerpts may be shared in supervision.
For trainees, link reflective entries to specific competency development goals. For experienced practitioners, encourage deeper reflection on patterns across cases and career development themes. For those who find writing difficult, consider audio recorded reflections transcribed later.
Reflective practice should not become ruminative self-criticism. If the log consistently reflects harsh self-judgment without balanced self-appraisal, discuss this pattern in supervision. The log should also capture positive reflections and moments of effective practice, not only problems and mistakes.
Gibbs' reflective cycle or Kolb's experiential learning cycle provide useful frameworks: What happened? What was I thinking/feeling? What was good/bad about it? What sense can I make of it? What could I do differently? What will I do next time? Encourage reflections on at least one session per week for trainees, monthly for experienced practitioners.
Suitable for clients working with supervision, reflective-practice, gibbs-cycle. This tool can be used as a standalone worksheet or as part of a structured homework plan.
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