Taking the time to reflect—to stop and think about what has happened, what is happening, and what should happen next—is essential to creating and maintaining Positive Goal-Oriented Relationships. In this section, we will explore reflective practice strategies to support our work to build relationships with families.
Reflection on our work with families allows professionals to:
- Understand how our own experiences and beliefs influence our work
- Sharpen our observation and communication skills with children and families
- Improve our skills in building mutually respectful partnerships with families
- Enhance our ability to communicate and build relationships with peers and community partners
Topic:Family Engagement
Keywords:Reflective supervision
Resource Type: Article
National Centers: Parent, Family and Community Engagement
Audience: Family Service Workers
Last Updated: June 11, 2018