Letting Go: A Writing Exercise and a Discussion

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Professional Development
• Healthcare Practice

Background:

• Reflective writing is recognized for its benefits in medical education.
• Existing literature extensively covers reflective writing for medical practitioners.
• There is a need for accessible reflective writing exercises applicable beyond the medical field.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel, universally applicable reflective writing exercise.
• To illustrate the personal benefits of this exercise through author examples.
• To explore the potential for interdisciplinary dialogue stemming from the exercise.

Main Methods:

• Development and description of a new reflective writing technique.
• Personal application of the exercise by the author, with documented outcomes.
• Facilitation of an interdisciplinary discussion using the exercise with a specific prompt.

Main Results:

• The reflective writing exercise proved personally beneficial, offering unique insights.
• The exercise successfully stimulated an interdisciplinary discussion.
• The prompt-paired exercise fostered a collaborative exchange of ideas across different fields.

Conclusions:

• The novel reflective writing exercise is accessible and beneficial for a broad audience.
• This method can enhance self-awareness and professional growth.
• The exercise serves as a catalyst for valuable interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing.