Reflecting on the Reflecting Process: A Research Perspective

Reflecting teams have garnered much attention since Andersen introduced the process in 1987. The majority of the published literature on reflecting teams has described its uses across a variety of settings and clinical presentations. However, a growing body of literature exists describing efforts to research the reflecting process to better understand the process and what is experienced as helpful. This article reviews the available research on reflecting teams and discusses the implications of the results for future practice and research.