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Use quiet time to observe and to reflect. What has just been happening? What are the people in the room feeling? Who is doing what with whom? What are you feeling at this moment in time? You do not want your reflections to distract you from staying present, but with practice you will be able to check in with yourself without losing contact with the family.

Most of us reflect on our work after the session is over. I encourage family practitioners to write their reflections in a journal as a regular part of their practice. Think about what happened in the session. What were you feeling and experiencing? What did you consider saying that went unsaid? What did you say or do that you wish you had not or that needed better timing? What issues came up for you? How do they relate to your own family or relational experiences? What part of your self-reflection would be important to discuss with your supervisor or peers? Is there anything in your reflections that you think would be useful to share with the family? Keeping a journal of these reflections is one way to mark your growth and development over the span of your career.