Being Mindful
& Reflective
Carrie Gottschalk, MS,
LMHP
Extension Educator
NE Extension
[email protected]
“ . . .it is not possible to
work on behalf of human
beings to try to help
them without having
powerful feelings aroused
in yourself.”
Jeree Pawl
“(We need) leadership that is tough enough to demand a great deal from everyone,
and leadership that is tender enough to encourage the heart.” - Thomas J. Sergiovanni
Desired impact
(learning outcomes from low to high)
Professional
development
that does not
produce change
is as useful as a
parachute that
opens after the
first bounce.
Attitudes,
values
role playing
field application
case studies
guided reflection
self-analysis
clinical supervision
Skill
role playing
field application
guided reflection
follow-up plans
coaching
Knowledge
reading
lecture
demonstration
observation
interviewing
problem solving
brainstorming
discussion
Awareness
reading
lecture
~ PJ McWilliam
Low
High
Complexity of synthesis and
application required
A model for matching training approach to desired training outcomes and complexity of application
(Winton, McCollum, & Catlett, 1997 ; adapted from Harris, 1980)
The ultimate goal of reflective practice
is to ensure effective personal
leadership growth, inspire teamwork
and have positive outcomes for our
early childhood learning environments.
Shahmoon Shannok,2009
Key Concepts
Mindfulness
Self-Regulation
Self-Reflection
Mindfulness is BEING in the
here and now, being present,
being mindful.
It is NOT being lost in thought
distracted, or overwhelmed
by difficult emotions.
Andy Puddicombe
Preventative
Management
Recovery
Mindful Self-Regulation
(MSR)
Reflection is the capacity to recognize the
THOUGHTS
FEELINGS &
INTENTIONS
in ourselves & others.
Reflection is the opportunity to
grow in understanding that
your behaviors are linked to
your inner world,
and other people's behaviors are
linked to their inner world,
and to yours as well.
Slade, 2002
Reflective Functioning Is . . .
The capacity to link mental
states to behavior.
“I wonder . . .”
Mindse
t
Matter
s
Moving
Forward