One of the best ways to promote learning and development is to cultivate a habit of reflection. If you are using our assessments, it is likely that you are interested in developing yourself, either by working on your thinking and problem-solving skills or on your understanding of yourself and others.
One valuable reflective practice is journaling. We think it's so valuable that we've added a free journaling area to the web site. On the lectical journaling pages you can document your learning activities, reflect upon progress, and analyze successes and failures. If you choose to allow an instructor, clinician, mentor, or consultant to view your entries, that individual will be able to make comments upon them, which you will be able to view at any time.
If you are an instructor, clinician, mentor, or consultant, you can, with the consent of your clients/students, follow and comment upon their entries.
The lectical journaling section is offered free of charge to all site registrants.
There are many different approaches to journaling, some of which are more structured than others. The lectical approach to journaling is "semi-structured." First, it is situation-oriented. By this we mean that it asks you to reflect upon real-world situations and events. The journaling form is divided into several sections, each of which is intended to draw your attention to a different aspect of these situations and events. You can address any aspects that seem relevant (or are recommended by your instructor, clinician, mentor, or consultant).
From time to time, we recommend that you review your entries. This not only will allow you to observe your own growth, but will help you identify recurring issues.
*Journal entries are stored on a secure server. We share them with no one without your authorization. However, given that there is no 100% security solution, we recommend that, to protect yourself and others, you do not use the real name of any person, and that you never discuss private information of any kind.
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