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Reflective Blog – The Value of Critical Thinking in Practice Within my previous work, I realised the importance of critical thinking within the workplace. This is especially true of mental health sectors, as mental health is just as important as physical health and needs to be treated as such. Using the Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle was the best way to think analytically, in a methodical way (Galli and New, 2022). It spelt out each step of the thinking process, while highlighting flaws and improvements needed. This section will explore the value of critical thinking in practice, and ideal ways to apply this to everyday workplaces, from a mental health perspective. I wrote previously about how a family member of mine went through deep feelings of depression and explored how I dealt with this. I feel I dealt with it well, but I was not thinking about my actions as critically as might be needed. I responded with care and listened carefully, but I was not really thinking critically about how...

  Reflective Entry 1 – A Challenging Encounter at a Bus Stop(Using Gibbs' Reflective Cycle julho 05, 2025 1. Description.  While on vacation in London with my children, we were waiting at a bus stop when I observed a woman who seemed bewildered and disoriented. She began shrieking, implying that she was going through a mental health crisis or was in great distress. I felt compelled to assist her, so I approached her quietly to give support. However, my attempt to engage exacerbated the issue, as she became more irritated and raised her voice even more. My children, plainly terrified, started crying, and I felt overwhelmed. In that time, I made the difficult decision to remove myself from the situation in order to prioritise my children's mental safety. "This image reflects the confusion and emotional challenge involved in public situations requiring empathy and quick judgement." 2. Feelings.  At first, I was concerned for the woman and wanted to help her. I assumed th...