Reflexivity and self-care for creative facilitators: stepping outside the circle |
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| Authors: | Amanda Moffatt Georgina Barton |
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| Institution: | School of Curriculum, Faculty of Education, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia |
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| Abstract: | Those who work with others to explore new and creative ways of thinking about community and organizational participation, ways of engaging with others, individual well-being and creative solutions to problems, have a significant role in a cohesive society. Creative forms of learning can stimulate reflexive practices of self-care and lead to enhanced relationships and practices both personally and professionally. We argue that those who facilitate such practices for others do not always practice their own self-care, which potentially leads to burnout and disillusionment. This research sought to explore understandings and practices of self-care with such facilitators in order to develop resources or techniques to support more sustainable professional identities. A key finding is that reflexive processes are most effective and transforming when shared as a social practice. |
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| Keywords: | reflexivity self-care creative facilitators reflective practice professional identity |
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