Co-reflection (online) – Department of Health Funded
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What is Intentional Peer Support (IPS) co-reflection?Co-reflection is a process that we can use to help each other reflect on our practice (how we’re
doing what we say we want to be doing). It is about us creating expertise together through a
process of learn, practice, reflection. It is designed to model the peer support relationship so that
we are practicing the principles at all levels of our relationships. If done well, it should lead to
increased levels of personal development and to deepening relationships. Becoming an IPS
supervisor or mentor means not only practicing these skills yourself, but using them in
communication with others as they are learning. (Intentional Peer Support Co-Reflection Guide,
2015:2)
Another way of understanding co-reflection is through the metaphor of a martial art or similar physical
practice. Completing the IPS Core Training is like completing a course in aikido or yoga – practice is then
sustained by returning to the dojo or yoga studio regularly to “tune up” skills. While it’s possible to
practice without these tune-ups, this can lead to “bad habits” becoming entrenched.
Who engages in co-reflection?
Participants in co-reflection have completed the IPS Core Training, and are grounded in the
principles and tasks of IPS. The four-day Advanced IPS training also includes skills in leading nonreflecting. However, completing the IPS Core Training is not a pre-requisite for participation in co reflection, especially if there is someone in the co-reflection relationship, or some people in a co reflection group, who can endeavour to keep the IPS principles and tasks in mind as a framework for co reflecting. It is also possible to engage in co-reflection with current service-users, regardless of whether
they have attended IPS traini
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Tuesday 21 April 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (UTC+11)Location
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