ABSTRACT
Plants, like humans, have developed their senses in ways that allow them to modify behaviours in an attempt to enhance their existence. In the plant world such adaptation is linked to chemical rather than emotional responses, but, in the case of both plant and human species, a process of reflection and learning is the basis of this change. This chapter explores the ways in which mentors encourage mentees to reflect on their practice, as well as considering how to use those reflections as a springboard for positive change. According to G. Bolton, reflective practice may be enhanced by becoming as reflexively aware as possible. To increase the effectiveness of reflection, it is useful to discuss the ways in which reflection can be employed to improve practice. For some mentees this may mean going back to basics and thinking about the sorts of things they might reflect on, with the caveat that this represents only a starter for their reflective practice.
