Workbook instruction: Please refer to pages 11 to 13 of the workbook for this sprint.
Learning Outcomes
- Define self-awareness, reflective practice, and self-care
- Recognize opportunities for self-awareness, reflective practice, and implementation of self-care through exemplar case studies
You will begin this sprint by learning more about self-awareness. The article by Carden et al. (2021) will help you to define what self-awareness is and allow you to reflect upon why it is important to you and others in your profession. Click here to read article
Cross Reference
Carden, J., Jones, R. J., & Passmore, J. (2021). Defining Self-Awareness in the Context of Adult Development: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Management Education, 46(1), 140-177. https://doi.org/10.1177/1052562921990065 (Original work published 2022)
The following seven components comprise the concept of self-awareness:
There are three noted factors which allow us to develop self-awareness.
We know that was a lot to digest. This video explains self-awareness to young learners and is a great summary for all of us in simplified terms.
Now you will meet three helping professionals and reflect on self-awareness related to their unique situation(s). Choose one of the professionals below and read their story.
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Stop and reflect.
Thinking about the case study you just read, where do you see opportunities for the professional to have self-awareness?
Consider several examples of opportunities for Ben, Sarah, or David to have and develop self-awareness.
Apply Your Thinking.
Identify and list the following signs of increased stress in Ben, Sarah, or David
- Physical signs
- Emotional signs
- Behavioral signs