This article describes the initiation, planning and implementation of a job exchange between a practitioner and an educator in a psychiatric setting. The experience provided an opportunity for a participant-observer study which helped to identify common personal and professional themes. The job exchange also acted as a catalyst for change, facilitating greater collaboration between local practitioners and educators. The value of reflective practice is also discussed, in reference to exploring sociocultural processes.
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