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Learn from every conversation

Reflective diary

Ten minutes after a session. One useful change for the next.

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Sessions awaiting reflection

Review periodSession type

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New reflection

Session title / personSession date

Session typeClient (optional)

Gibbs’ reflective cycleBrief, honest notes are enough. Separate what you observed from what you assumed.

Make the learning comparable

Optional self-ratings: 1 = needs attention · 3 = effective but inconsistent · 5 = consistently effective. Leave blank if not relevant. These are your own judgements, not client feedback.

What were my strengths?

What needs development?

Close the loop

Return after trying your action. Record what changed and what you will keep or adjust.

Action progressWhat happened when I tried it?

Based on Gibbs’ reflective cycle (1988). Your reflections are separate from client-visible meeting notes.