Monday, August 25, 2008

First day at new internship

Can I just say UGGHH. Not only was all of my paperwork and agency agreements hard to get from DBH but my supervisor forgot I was starting today. I sat there for a half hour waiting for her to show up and when she did she said "Oh, I forgot I had a student coming." Well since I had to get my hours in she had me sit in a room and read literature reviews and files all day. I must say that is better than being thrown right into a therapy session. I at least got a better idea of how things are documented at the agency. Tomorrow seems like it will be better because I am shadowing her and her clientelle all day. The plus side is that she is really easy to talk to and she seems like she will be open to giving me a lot of experience. She stated that I will be working primarily with the severely mentally ill and domestic abuse victims. Yeah, that is what I wanted! Oh and since I am talking about being a therapist I wanted to share a qoute that I heard by another therapist, it is "kids dont need perfect parents, they need parents who admit to their imperfections" (Virginia Satir). I admit I am definitely not a perfect parent but I really liked this qoute because it gave me hope as a parent.

4 comments:

The Meaniwacs said...

I've been thinking about you and wondering how it's all going. It's hard starting a new job...but I'm sure you'll get the hang of it fast!

Angie said...

Thanks for the update I love to know what you are up to. Plus how great to have a friend as a therapist especially one who loves to talk to me all night.

Miller's said...

I wondered how your internship had started off for ya. We need to do your nails for you, call me and we'll set up a time. By the way, I was so sad when I read your comment that you left. I can't believe you got released, that of course means I am getting released as well. I am so sad. Camp was so amazing and you were the best assistant, I'm gonna miss you so much. We will have to find other excuses to get together. Love ya!

Anonymous said...

oh my goodness, it will get better i promise! hang in there!