When some of my classmates told me that it took them only a couple of hours to complete this assignment and that the textbook provided them with all the necessary information, that’s when I realized how strong my desire to become a therapist is. As informative as I found my classes at UC Santa Cruz to be, I believe that while working as a Residential Assistant in the two mental health
PORTFOLIO ENTRY 4 PART A My experience that I am reflecting on relates to my time in a day hospital on my care of the elderly placement. My preceptor explained on my first day that at the end of this placement my communication skills would improve greatly as an important part of working with the elderly was having good communication skills. The first week I spent in the day hospital I observed the daily routine, which entailed a lot of talking to the patients and encouraging them in their activities of daily living (Roper et al, 1996). I did not feel optimistic about my ability to do this, as I did not have much experience with the elderly. Because of this, I was quite shy and withdrawn.
BASIC LEVEL ACCURATE EMPATHY- FRAMING RESPONSES and Identifying client behavior A bachelor, 39, speaking to the members of his life-style group to which he has belonged for about a year : “I’ve finally met a woman who is very genuine and who lets me be myself.I can care deeply about her without making a child out of her. (He is speaking in a soft and steady voice)And she cares about me without mothering me.I never thought it would happen. (He raises his voice a bit) Is it actually happening to me ? Is it actually happening ? ” A girl in her late teens who is serving a two year term in a reformatory speaks to a probation counselor : “(She sits silently for a while and doesn’t answer any question the counselor puts to her.Then she shakes her head and looks around the room ) .
The patient reports that her pain is constant with intensity changes with various activities. The patient has tried chiropractic therapy but the results only lasted a few days. She then decided to try acupressure since the information she reviewed made sense to her. The therapy is performed by a licensed massage therapist who also performs acupressure therapy per request. The therapist came to the patient’s home for the 60-90 minute session.
Reflection on first week in practice The Gibbs model of reflection will be used for this piece of work. This was my first week in practice working with a new team and mentor after securing a place on the SCPHN programme. The placement forms 50% of the programme with the rest spent at university completing academic studies that are set out by the NMC training guidelines in preparation for registration. I was excited to be finally staring out in practice as i had waiting almost a year to start the programme and was looking forward to a the challenge. new ways of working and practices that health visiting would offer.
It is ironic how many times I heard “I always knew you were going to be a nurse,” from all of my family and friends when I had never even considered nursing as a career. Is it possible that my upbringing had been molding me to become the nurse I am today all along? I think so. Professional Identity Currently, I am the night Charge Nurse on an acute Oncology floor. I have grown from the nervous self-conscious graduate nurse to the leader of my team in nearly 3
Alexander A. DeMella October 2013 I am It’s August 31, 2013 and I am sitting at the desk of a substance abuse and vocational counselor at a rehabilitation center known as Outreach House 2 which I originally entered on March 12th of that same year. What I am doing is writing an essay that 7months ago I never would have imagined possible. Despite some of my initial struggles in the program, I work hard in the program to help better myself. By working hard I am allotted time to go home which is something I am so appreciative of because to me there is nothing that is more important than family. You see, I was spinning out of control, I fought with my family, I used marijuana, and I developed an apathetic view of the world around me.
Cultural Interview Karen J. Hughes SOC 325 Excelsior College Abstract The following interview for project one will examine a family from a culture other than mine. Family roles, customs, and any changes among generations will be discussed. The subject’s sex, current age, and nationality and immigration status will be noted. Subjects like gender roles, strength of family ties, cultural and marital traditions, will be explored. The essay will be completed with a brief description of my cultural background and some differences will be contrasted.
Ms P said he was talking to himself for 3 hours yesterday and it sounded like 3or4 different languages. I asked if Mr S was taking his medication and Ms P said yes; I said bipolar disorder is an illness and can affect his behaviour.Next visit: 30.1.13 at 1.30pm | VALUES EXPRESSED: Which social work values/ codes of practice does this provide evidence for and how have these been demonstrated, e.g. not just ‘I treated the service user with respect’ – value 2, but how was respect shown? Value B) Respect for, and the promotion of dignity and privacy of individuals, families…I
I have also outlined some of the key concepts and techniques employed when using C.B.T., its educational nature and its strengths and limitations. “If we wish to change the sentiments, it is necessary before all to modify the idea which has produced (them), and to recognise either that it is not correct in itself or that it does not touch our interests. – Paul Dubois”. (Beck 1976, page 213). PHILOSOPHICAL PRINCIPLES & KEY CONCEPTS Aaron T. Beck developed his approach known as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as a result of his work and observations with depressed clients.