Posttest for Reflective Writing: A Tool for Self-Compassion

Which of the following is an example of a reflective-writing practice?*
- A. Entering a patient encounter note into the electronic medical record
- B. Keeping a daily gratitude journal
- C. A daily habit of 7 minutes of free writing first thing in the morning
- D. B and C
Close reading of poetry can facilitate which of the following:*
- A. Improved observational skills and attention to detail
- B. Increased capacity for relating to another person’s experience
- C. A new perspective on one’s own experience
- D. All of the above
Some examples of practicing self-compassion include:*
- A. Writing a letter of forgiveness to yourself for something you feel you didn’t do as well as you would have liked
- B. Reflecting on people and things you are grateful for
- C. Taking 5 minutes to do a breathing or meditative exercise
- D. Keeping a journal to reflect on how you are feeling
- E. All of the above