Reflective Practice in Child and Youth Care

A unique manual to the discipline, Reflective Practice in Child and Youth Care addresses the need for distinct models of reflective practice across all Child and Youth Care (CYC) sectors. This seminal work contextualizes the history of reflective practice and provides readers with the necessary tools to develop their own approach to reflective practice. Special topics and key concepts include reflective practice theory, the mindfulness-reflection connection, and transformative learning techniques. Aligned with the CYC Code of Ethics and the CYC Competencies of Professionalism, this book promotes self-awareness and critical self-reflection through case studies, end-of chapter discussion questions, reflective writing templates, and self-assessment exercises. Fostering reflective methods and self-care strategies that can be used in practicums and professional settings, this unique workbook is an essential resource for students at any stage of a college or university program in child and youth care.

FEATURES:

• Connects to concepts that are covered across child and youth care program courses, strengthening student comprehension
• Provides exercises that range in content and depth to ensure student engagement throughout the completion of the textbook

Reflective Practice in Child and Youth Care is an accessible and highly practical resource that addresses the need for Child and Youth Care professionals to engage in critical reflection. Using an experiential learning approach that fosters skill development, the workbook guides readers through the fundamental concepts of reflective practice.

This seminal text promotes self-awareness and critical self-reflection and is aligned with the Child and Youth Care Code of Ethics and the Child and Youth Care Competencies of Professionalism. Guided by in-depth case studies, reflective questions, writing templates, and self-assessment exercises, readers will examine the impact that their assumptions, biases, values, and beliefs have on their practice as professionals.

Equipping readers with the necessary tools to develop their own approach to reflection, this indispensable manual connects concepts that are covered across Child and Youth Care program courses. Reflective Practice in Child and Youth Care is an essential read for both students and current practitioners who are looking to further their reflective practices.