The ability to analyze one’s self and be aware of how one’s emotions and responses affect others is a crucial component to developing a therapeutic relationship with patients. During this clinical/course and particularly through this exercise it is expected that you will develop recognition of your own feelings, prejudices, biases, triggers, anxieties, limitations and of course strengths while developing the ability to appropriately manage these issues as they arise and how to best align your strengths to overcome your limitations. In this final journal entry, review your previous journal entries and reflect upon your success in achieving this as well as the goals you stated in your first video journal.
Questions to address in your final reflective include:
What feelings, prejudices and biases did you experience during your clinical experience and how did you manage them?
How did you manage your anxiety, self-doubt and/or uncertainty?
What understanding or insights did you develop during your clinical experience?
Has reflective practice impacted you as a person, student and/or provider? If so, how?
Will you continue to use reflection in your future practice? If so, why and how?