Reflective practice offers teams a structured, confidential space to pause, process and learn from their professional experiences. It helps people manage the emotional impact of their work, supports wellbeing and resilience, and strengthens professional relationships and service delivery.
At Coastal Wellbeing, our reflective practice groups are trauma-informed, person-centred and evidence-based. They are facilitated by experienced practitioners who create a safe, supportive environment that encourages reflection, connection and growth.
What is reflective practice?
Reflective practice provides an opportunity for staff to step back from the day-to-day, explore their experiences, and make sense of the emotional and relational aspects of their work.
Through guided reflection, shared insight, and supportive discussion, participants can:
- Strengthen personal and team resilience.
- Process the impact of demanding or emotionally complex work.
- Deepen self-awareness, empathy and professional confidence.
- Enhance communication, trust and collaboration.
Reflective practice helps organisations build a culture of openness, learning and care – one that sustains wellbeing and improves service quality.
Why Reflective Practice Matters
Reflective practice supports both individual wellbeing and organisational effectiveness.
For individuals
- Strengthens wellbeing and resilience.
- Reduces the impact of vicarious trauma and workplace stress.
- Enhances self-awareness, empathy and professional confidence.
For teams and organisations
- Improves communication, trust and collaboration.
- Encourages reflective learning and continuous improvement.
- Enhances decision-making, creativity and problem-solving.
- Supports staff retention, morale and service quality.
Reflective practice is both a wellbeing intervention and a professional development tool – helping teams to sustain the heart of their work.
Our approach
We tailor reflective practice sessions to suit each organisation’s needs and context.
- Format: In-person sessions are most common, but online or hybrid delivery is also available.
- Frequency: Typically monthly, 90-minute sessions.
- Group size: Up to 8 participants per group.
- Facilitation: Two experienced facilitators with expertise in trauma-informed and relational practice.
- Methodology: Based on established reflective models such as Arabella Kurtz’s Intersubjective Model of Reflective Practice Groups, alongside person-centred and trauma-informed principles.
- Evaluation: Participant feedback and wellbeing check-ins to assess impact and support ongoing learning.
Getting Started
We’d love to talk with you about how reflective practice could support your team or organisation.
We can tailor the format, frequency and focus to your specific needs.