Sorry to bother you, but Im reading a question and I cant make head nor tail of it! the question is....What are the principles that underpin personal and proffessional development and reflective practice. I keep reading this question, and the more I look at it the less sense its making. Its the word ..Principles... That is getting in my way. lol. Is the question asking me about supervision?

Hi Sarah,

Look for the Care Standards Act and National Minimum Standards

Go to www.skillsforcare.org.uk

Hope that helps

Aunty Sue

Thanks Aunty Sue... The penny eventally dropped, and Im very satisfied with my answer....One last question to ask you... I seem to have left my worst 2 questions to work on last because Im befuzzled by them! it is... what are the effects of stress and distress and how can this affect your working practice...Is it..a client may die, and I might be so distressed that I wasnt working Safely..or, we are short staffed and I might be so stressed I could snap at a client..If I were to go along these lines but in more detail, would It be the sort of thing my tutor was looking for, or am I completely off the track in my thoughts....Thanks for reading.

Hi Sarah,

Yes you are on the right track for how stress can affect your work practice but start with the effects of stress - go to

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/stress/page3_em.htm

then use this to explain how these stress symptoms can affect your work as in the situations you described.

Hope that helps

Aunty Sue

Thank you so much Aunty Sue...My answer looks as clear as crystal now....Im so happy, another assignment done and dusted!!! Thank you.