Virtue Reflection

What is it?

Virtue reflection is a narrative technique for gaining insight into the ethical principles underlying one's own behaviour. Retelling a story from the perspective of a virtue makes one's own role explicit. Focussing on virtues emphasises the positive aims which people try to reach.

What is the origin of this tool?

This tool was developed by Victor van den Bersselaar.

What is the aim?

To gain insight into the ethical values which play a role in (personal) behaviour.

When is it used?

This reflection tool can be used in the following situations

• One to one.

• In small groups of 4 - 8 participants.

• The reflection session takes 1 - 2 hours.