Posted: March 3rd, 2017

Describe how it felt for you to be with and observe this child and caregiver, and what you noticed about your inner experience, feelings and thoughts.

PART V:  REFLECTIVE PRACTICE (8 POINTS)

Describe how it felt for you to be with and observe this child and caregiver, and what you noticed about your inner experience, feelings and thoughts.

• Describe your response to being with this child and caregiver. For example, what did you find yourself wanting to do (the “press”)? What questions, judgments, and/or reflexive patterns came up?
• Comment on what would challenge you about being and working with this child or family.
• What kind of support would help you work effectively with this child and family?
• What are you still curious about regarding this child and family? (or yourself?)

PART VI:  PROFESSIONALISM (10 POINTS)

• Paper is submitted on time, in accordance with length and spacing guidelines.
• Paper is written with a clear, reflective, curious, open and non-judgmental voice (e.g. in describing the child and caregivers, presenting concerns, etc.).
• Clearly communicate how you protect child/family’s privacy (no real names, photos, or identifying information used).

Where information is not known, curiosity is shown/questions are posed about missing information.