A veteran mediator’s guide to becoming a reflective practitioner.

Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, Vol 28(4), Nov 2022, 567-568; doi:10.1037/pac0000630Reviews the book, The Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution by Michael D. Lang (see record 2019-14386-000). Through poignant quotes and stories, mediator dialogues, and research about reflective practice within various disciplines, The Guide unfolds in a clear and approachable arc. Lang introduces the concept of reflective practice and his “nine attributes of a reflective practitioner,” expounds on the importance of theory and research for practitioners, and concludes by elaborating on concrete reflection methods. The Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution fills an essential gap for conflict specialists who recognize the need for deliberate reflection but, until now, lacked clear and detailed guidance on integrating it into practice. It is well worth a place on any practitioner’s shelf. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
Source: Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research