How do I begin to write a reflection

[dawn gadd]

I have to do a 3,000 word reflection on how I developed and maintained a therapeutic relationship with a patient. I have defined interpersonal skills, i.e. verbal and non-verbal communication and also defined therapeutic relationship but don't know how to go on to reflect on the relationship itself. I have to use the gibbs reflective cycle.

[MrPedantic]

Hello Dawn

Is this what you have to use?

Gibbs Reflective Cycle:

Description: What happened?
Feelings: What were you thinking and feeling?
Evaluation: What was good and bad about the experience?
Analysis: What sense can you make of the situation?
Conclusion: What else could you have done?
Action plan: If it arose again what would you do?

(I must admit, I've never seen this before.)

MrP