“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom”  (Aristotle)

Professional development involves reflectivity through becoming aware of our own assumptions, as well as alternative meanings. An understanding of context refers both to our own contexts as people and professionals and the contexts influencing the people we work with. Examining these issues as part of professional context-informed training encourages trainees to explore their own identities and social positioning and the ways in which these shape their assumptions, attitudes, and images with regard to the "other". Such reflection can facilitate the acknowledgement of the ways in which fears and stereotypes influence attitudes, beliefs, and feelings. 

Read more about Nevet's training program for professionals, for enhancing reflectivity in working with communities: Here