The benefits of reflecting and learning from experiences

Transition is a psychological process people go through to come to terms with change. We go through transitions every day in our lives without even thinking about them. What may be new is thinking about transition in terms of organisational changes. This module aims to help staff through the process of large scale change and transition.

This toolkit offers a wide range of resources to support reflective practice across education and professional settings. It is designed to help you learn from experience, support personal and professional development, and recognise and evaluate the skills you are building.

Working in health and care is rewarding but it is also fast paced, and can be challenging and stressful at times. Creating the space to reflect on your practice, by yourself, with a colleague or as part of a group, can help you to deal with high levels of pressure and share lessons learned to strengthen the important bonds within and across teams.

Developed by Partners in Care and Health, Skills for Care, and NHS Employers, this toolkit is based on roundtables and discussions with people working across social care and health on integration and partnership working. It’s designed to help you reflect on your own role in collaborative working and how you respond during times of pressure. Leaders are encouraged to use the tool themselves first before introducing it to their teams.