This succinct and insightful guide to reflective practice is designed for students and practitioners across a range of professions in the human services - social work, healthcare and related fields. In seven compact chapters, it takes the reader through the main theories and principles of reflective practice, drawing on concepts and findings from across the associated literature. Its clear and careful integration of both the 'thinking' and 'doing' elements of the complex and often challenging task of practising reflectively makes this an ideal text for students and practitioners alike.

New for this edition:
New material which covers how pandemic-induced remote working has affected opportunities for spontaneous group reflection.
New content which looks at the significance of reflective practice for management and leadership
Clearer links across reflective learning, personal growth and spirituality

‘A must-have, filled with thought-provoking information and analyses grounded in theory and practice. This updated edition is essential reading for professionals, educators, researchers, and broadly speaking, anyone seeking to live more fully while effecting social change.’ -- Dr. Tashel Bordere, Assistant Professor of Human Development * University of Missouri, USA *
‘An encyclopaedia of the theories which underpin reflective practice, this book explains the big ideas with incomparable clarity.’ -- Dr. Tyrell Golding, Deputy Associate Dean of School: Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport * The Open University, UK *

SUE THOMPSON is a Director of Avenue Consulting ltd and has extensive experience in the caring professions as a nurse, care manager, social worker and learning facilitator. She is an accredited social work practice teacher.

NEIL THOMPSON is a highly respected writer, teacher and adviser, with over 39 years' experience in the people professions. He has held full or honorary professorships at four UK universities, and is now a sought-after trainer, consultant and conference speaker.