Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology (QCF)

Aromalyne Training

Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy (VTCT)

Reflective Practice

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BE ABLE TO APPLY AND UNDERSTAND REFLECTIVE PRACTICE

TASK 1: In your own words provide a definition of reflective practice

TASK 2: In your own words describe the common components of reflective practice

TASK 3: Reflect on your own reasons for training to work with essential oils, for example, attitudes, beliefs, interests and priorities.

TASK 4: reflect on your own personal growth as a therapist working with essential oils

TASK 5: using the adjectives below and the process described on pages 11/12 in your handbook, complete a self-awareness session using Johari’s Window (complete the window below)

Adjectives:

Able / Dignifies / Kind / Reflective / Spontaneous
Accepting / Energetic / Knowledgeable / Relaxed / Sympathetic
Adaptable / Extroverted / Logical / Religious / Tense
Bold / Friendly / Loving / Responsive / Trustworthy
Brave / Giving / Mature / Searching / Warm
Calm / Happy / Modest / Self-assertive / Wise
Caring / Helpful / Nervous / Self-conscious / Witty
Cheerful / Idealistic / Observant / Sensible
Clever / Independent / Organised / Sentimental
Complex / Ingenious / Patient / Shy
Confident / Intelligent / Proud / Silly
Dependable / Introverted / Quiet / Smart

Johari’s Window

The four areas are:

· Open Area - what is known by the person about him/herself and is also known by others

· Blind Area, or "Blind Spot" - what is unknown by the person about him/herself but which others know. This can be simple information, or can involve deep issues (for example, feelings of inadequacy, incompetence, unworthiness, rejection), which are difficult for individuals to face directly, and yet can be seen by others

· Hidden or Avoided Area - what the person knows about him/herself that others do not

· Unknown Area - what is unknown by the person about him/herself and is also unknown by others, the unconscious or subconscious part of us

Known to self / Not known to self
Known to others /
OPEN AREA / BLIND SPOT
Not known to others / HIDDEN / UNKNOWN
Known to self / Not known to self
Known to others /
Not known to others

TASK 6: Comment here on how you found the process and highlight any insights discovered

TASK 7: describe the use of the following methods of recording evidence of your own knowledge and practical experience

Journal
Diary
Case study
Mentoring
Blog

TASK 8: keep a reflective log of the case / client studies you carry out for your reflexology practice. Some can be a reflection of each individual treatment within a study; others can be a reflection of an entire study

See Case Studies in Portfolio

TASK 9: using the SWOT analysis system below, evaluate your own practice and knowledge in relation to codes of conduct and current working practices to identify strengths and limitations

SWOT

· Strengths: characteristics of the business or team that give it an advantage over others in the industry

· Weaknesses: are characteristics that place the firm at a disadvantage relative to others

· Opportunities: external chances to make greater sales or profits in the environment

· Threats: external elements in the environment that could cause trouble for the business

Helpful (to achieving the objective) / Harmful (to achieving the objective)
Internal origin / STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES
External origin / OPPORTUNITIES / THREATS
Helpful (to achieving the objective) / Harmful (to achieving the objective)
Internal origin
External origin

TASK 10: from the outcomes of your SWOT analysis, identify your own lifelong learning opportunities and describe how you plan for continuing professional (and personal) development.

Task 11: research / list courses for CPD – give some examples of possible CPD that would be beneficial to you