This presentation for a workshop at the 2014 Association for Family Therapy conference in Liverpool arose out of my own experiences of being suspended by my employer and investigated by the HCPC for using a systemic harm-reduction intervention. I had in mind my family therapy supervisor and her family therapy supervisor who fabricated an allegation against me that was later not found at a disciplinary hearing.

7. Being
Applying Reflecting
Experience
Sharing and
Conversation
Process and
Reflection
Generalise
Knowledge
Application

8. Who We Are
(Character)
What We Do
(Culture and
Behaviour)
What We Are
About
(Principles)
How We
Decide
What’s Right
(Perception)

9. 1. Time Out!
2. How Do We Feel?
3. What Are We Afraid Of?
4. Who’s Involved?
5. What Do We Know?
6. Have We Perceived Generously?
7. What Are Our Motives and Intentions?
8. What Sort Of Dilemma Is This?
9. Are We Being Solution Focused?
10. Is Our Decision Safe, Fair & Constructive?

10. Rules – What Are The Rules?
Integrity – How Do Our Principles Guide Us?
Good – Who Would Benefit And How?
Harm – Who Will Be Harmed And How?
Truth – Are We Being Honest And Responsible?

11. How would we feel in their shoes?
How can we act with compassion?
What would build trust and respect?
What would be most useful?
What would stand the test of time?
Have we the courage to do what’s right?
What can we learn from this dilemma?

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