Capturing the moment: developing a reflective narrative tool for training in the education professions. Issue 2 (3rd July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ben-Asher, Smadar; Roskin, Nitza
• Is Part Of: Asia pacific journal of counselling and psychotherapy. Volume 9:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 143
• Page End: 159
• Publication Date: 2018-07-03
• Subjects: Narratives -- I-moment -- re-conceptualization -- self-development; Counseling -- Periodicals; Psychotherapy -- Periodicals; 616.8914
• DOI: 10.1080/21507686.2018.1483412
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2150-7686

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The study presents a reflective tool that enables students to observe their personal and professional development process by formulating personal life stories; these narratives serve to identify each student's characteristic lifestyle and modes of action. An atypical event is 'captured', one containing an 'I-moment' with a 'different' kernel of insight or action. The tool proposes reflective examination of the event, critical observation, re-conceptualization, and new action. This approach can expand current training methods, serving as a means for students in education professions both to analyze their own self-development and to assist others in resolving difficulties and overcoming barriers to change.