Reflective Practice Groups
In mediation, the effectiveness of a mediator's work is seen only by clients, which makes it difficult to evaluate it. Reflective practice helps to review approaches, develop resilience, and find new ways to deal with unexpected situations.
1 500
UAH
Cost: per participant
2
hours
Duration of the event
Format: Online or in person (Kyiv)
8
Maximum number of participants
Features of Reflective Practice
A group that uses the methods and principles of reflective practice is a unique learning environment.
Mutual Learning
Using the knowledge and experience of participants for mutual learning and exchanging practical advice.
Individual Development
Focusing on self-discovery and developing personal skills to achieve high results.
Reflective Analysis
Exploring situations through reflective analysis (debrief) to find long-term solutions.
Reflective analysis process
Reflective analysis (debrief) allows a mediator to better understand his/her professional challenges, gain new knowledge and find unique solutions.
The learning process begins with the participant (the presenting mediator) naming a moment that surprised or puzzled him/her during mediation.
The debriefer asks questions to encourage the mediator to describe what happened and focuses on why the mediator finds the situation surprising, unsettling or confusing.
The group members do not make judgments about the situation or the mediator's decision, nor do they offer advice or solutions.
The mediator analyzes his/her discomfort and gains a deeper understanding of the situation, drawing conclusions for long-term professional development.
Leader of the Reflective Practice Group
Tetiana Bilyk is an accredited international mediator (CEDR, UK, 2009; MiKK, Germany, 2022), trainer, and Chair of the Board of the NGO ITC "Mediation School". She is also the Chair of the Board of the NGO "Ukrainian Mediators League" and co-founder and Chair of the Supervisory Board of the NGO "Association of Family Mediators of Ukraine".
She serves as the representative of ISS (International Social Service, General Secretariat, Switzerland) in Ukraine within the framework of cooperation on international family mediation.
Tetiana is a member of the Institute for Integrative Mediation (Germany), a member of the Family Mediators Association (UK), a practicing psychologist, and a psychotherapist.
There is also an opportunity to choose other certified leaders - trainers of ITC "Mediation School".
Challenges in the Professional Practice of a Mediator
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Mediators often measure success solely by the signing of an agreement, but this does not always reflect their skillfulness.
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Working "on autopilot" or applying template-based approaches can negatively impact the mediation process.
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Continuous self-improvement and reflection on one's practice are necessary for professional growth.