Development as a Reflective and Reflexive Practitioner: Reflections of a Trainee Educational Psychologist

In this reflective paper, a trainee educational psychologist (TEP) employs the Framework for Critically Reflective Educational Psychology (EP) Practice to reflect on two experiences within her placement practice. The self-reflective and self-reflexive process enabled the TEP to explore her personal and professional thoughts and feelings as she navigated the complexities of EP practice. An action plan guided by these reflections is provided which includes remaining committed to cultural competence, cultural humility, and the use of systemic thinking to support collaborative practice. A description of how the TEP used the reflective framework is provided as well as an evaluation of her experience of using it.