I have worked crazy hours this week at my internship. After an 11 hour day on Thursday, I was thinking about this experience as I drove home. I was very tired, but I was also very happy to be finally doing something that is in my realm of education and it makes a difference. As tired as I was, I was also very fulfilled in what I am doing. I don't regret this decision at all.
I have learned so much this week. I spent a lot of time with our Child Psychologist. I was amazed at how good she is at her job and how perceptive she was with treating 2year olds. I also got to see that there is a reality of children not being cared for or loved as they should be in this world. As sad as it is, it happens all the time and I am seeing the effects of children who have been physically, mentally, and sexually abused and neglected. I hope I can do something that helps them manage their trauma and have an increase in skills. I ended my week in learning how to do crisis intervention with nonviolent measures. It was a bit of workout and I will tell you that my backside is kicked. As much as I am feeling it today, I know tomorrow I will really be hurting! I sure hope I do not have to ever use any of those procedures.
On the homefront, Sebastian will be here in St. George in just 18 short days, I cannot wait! Someday we may be able to get to see each other on a daily basis. Maybe next year.
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