1. Being Mindful & Reflective
Carrie Gottschalk, MS, LMHP
Extension Educator
NE Extension

2. “ . . .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

3. “(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

4. role playing
field application
case studies
guided reflection
self-analysis
clinical supervision
Attitudes, values
Professional development that does not produce change is as useful as a parachute that opens after the first bounce.
~ PJ McWilliam
guided reflection
follow-up plans
coaching
role playing
field application
Skill
(learning outcomes from low to high)
Desired impact
demonstration
observation
interviewing
problem solving
brainstorming
discussion
reading
lecture
Knowledge
reading
lecture
Awareness
Complexity of balancing learner needs, content, and methodology – who, what, how
*ACTIVITY – WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF “GUIDED REFLECTION & SELF-ANALYSIS”?
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)

5. 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

6. Key Concepts
Mindfulness
Self-Regulation
Self-Reflection

7. 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
Mindfulness YouTube video

8. Mindful Self-Regulation (MSR)
Preventative
Recovery
Management
Mindful Self-Regulation (MSR)
Activity

9. Reflection is the capacity to recognize the
THOUGHTS
FEELINGS &
INTENTIONS
in ourselves & others.

10. 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

11. Reflective Functioning Is . . .
The capacity to link mental states to behavior. “I wonder . . .”

12. Mindset Matters
Self-talk, the power of self-talk - how that gets wired into you Becoming aware of both our own internal dialogue, biases, and then ultimately feelings and how they all play out in your work What are my hurdles and what are my roadblocks -- What are my biases?

13. Moving Forward