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Practical guides, research insights, and tips for reflective practice in social work, counselling, and beyond.

Kolb's Reflective Cycle Explained: A Practical Guide for Social Workers

Kolb's Reflective Cycle is one of the most widely used frameworks in social work, nursing, and education — yet many practitioners have only a surface-level understanding of how to apply it. This guide breaks down each of the four stages with practical examples, and shows how reflective prompts can help you move through the cycle more effectively.

21 April 20268 min read

Research

The Evidence Base for Reflective Practice: What the Research Actually Says

Reflective practice is supported by a growing body of research across health, social care, and education. Here is what t...

14 April 20267 min read

Staff Wellbeing

How to Use Reflective Cards for Staff Wellbeing and Burnout Prevention

Reflective cards can help prevent burnout and support staff wellbeing by creating regular opportunities to process, deco...

7 April 20265 min read

Working with Young People

Using Reflective Cards with Children and Young People in Practice

Reflective cards can be a valuable tool for working with children and young people. With some adaptation, they become an...

31 March 20266 min read

Group Work

Therapeutic Card Activities for Group Work and Team Supervision

Therapeutic cards can enrich group work and team supervision by creating shared reflective experiences. Here is how to u...

24 March 20266 min read

Supervision

How to Run a Reflective Supervision Session That Actually Changes Practice

Reflective supervision can significantly impact your practice - but only if it is done well. Here is how to run sessions...

17 March 20266 min read

Trauma-Informed Practice

Using Reflective Prompts with Trauma-Informed Clients (Safe and Effective Techniques)

Reflective prompts can be a powerful tool when working with trauma-informed clients, but they need to be used with care...

10 March 20267 min read

Professional Development

Reflective Practice in Social Work: Why It Matters and How to Do It Well

Reflective practice is essential for growth in social work. It helps practitioners learn from experience, improve decisi...

3 March 20266 min read

Counselling

Using Therapeutic Cards in Counselling: A Practical Guide for Practitioners

Therapeutic cards can enhance your counselling practice by providing structured yet flexible prompts that open up meanin...

24 February 20267 min read

Supervision

How to Use Reflective Cards in Social Work Supervision

Reflective cards can transform your supervision sessions from routine check-ins into meaningful, growth-oriented convers...

17 February 20266 min read

Getting Started

What Are Reflective Cards? A Guide for Practitioners New to the Method

Reflective cards are a valuable tool for practitioners across social work, counselling, and therapeutic settings. Whethe...

10 February 20265 min read

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