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Creating the conditions for collective curiosity and containment: insights from developing and delivering reflective groups with social work supervisors

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posted on 2023-06-10, 03:56 authored by Jo Williams, Gillian RuchGillian Ruch, Sharon Jennings
In this article, we share our reflections and insights from developing and facilitating small group reflective practice spaces over the last 3 years as part of a government-funded professional development programme for statutory children and families social work supervisors and their managers. Based on formal programme feedback and communication with facilitators and participants, there is clear evidence that participants have valued the space to reflect with peers on the diverse dilemmas they face in their role. We begin by setting the context for including small group spaces in the programme, and outline the theoretical and research frameworks underpinning our approach. Drawing from the sources of evidence outlined above, we explore three key thematic reflections: creating conditions for successful reflective groups; understanding roles and functions within the groups and reflecting on group processes. We conclude the paper by highlighting our learning from both in-person and virtual modes of delivery.

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Publication status

  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Journal of Social Work Practice

ISSN

0265-0533

Publisher

Informa UK Limited

Issue

2

Volume

36

Page range

195-207

Department affiliated with

  • Social Work and Social Care Publications

Notes

This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Social Work Practice on 31st May 2022, available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/02650533.2022.2058922

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2022-06-16

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2023-05-31

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2022-06-28

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