In conclusion. The opinions surrounding theories are as numerous as the theories themselves. Whether used as a stand-alone model or as an eclectic mix of different models, Reflection has been shown to be a very useful tool for any practitioner and, when used consistently and proactively, can be beneficial to the practitioner and the patient. The reflective learning model should be organic and not static, because in this way the practitioner will develop better clinical skills and then we better understand why they do what they do and why it works. All theories appear to have a basis in Kolb's experiential learning model, with each theorist adapting and extending to form their own models. Which one works best is something for the individual person to decide. The Gibbs(1988) model seems to work well because it allows the user