This handbook will help all nurses and midwives who have to complete a personal profile or portfolio. The authors have assumed no prior knowledge of the subject and the book covers a wide range of topics related to constructing a profile. These topics include explaining the terminology, the theory underpinning this type of learning, reflective practice for beginners, getting started with a profile and how to facilitate others who are working with a profile. The book successfully brings together the theory and the practice of working with a profile.