Psy 220 Week 1 Individual Reflection Paper
1. What activities have you been engaged in since the last journal was submitted? (For Journal #1: what activities have you been engaged in since you started your practicum?
This week I was able to attend an in service session on Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. A fellow crisis worker Kat, presented this information. Anorexia and Bulimia are self-harm behaviors in which the person is not trying to suicide, in fact they are trying to cope with internal emotional pains. The session provided great information on the mindset of the individuals who self-harm. The presenter is employed at McCallum Place, an eating disorder center. She shared personal experiences with this population. She wanted to share information with the crisis workers because we receive calls from people who self-harm, however they may not intend to commit suicide. One stage of the treatment is called the re-feeding. During the re-feeding stage clients are reintroduced food and memories, which is …show more content…
Looking back over the course of the semester, how would you say you have grown?
During this semester I have gained more confidence in performing my social work duties. The ability to work in an environment with fellow social workers and therapists has enhancing my knowledge level. Our daily interaction and conversations are providing additional knowledge and building my confidence in my personal performance.
6. What have you learned the most in your practicum experience?
This practicum has stressed the point that I will forever be a student. To effectively support my future clients must stay current with studies, treatment options and legislation. My ability to stay up today or build a network of people who can have knowledge on best treatment and latest legislation. The field of mental and emotional health is rather broad. There are many new developments in treatment options in these fields, as a responsible social worker I will need to have up to date information, so I can
This week I was able to attend an in service session on Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. A fellow crisis worker Kat, presented this information. Anorexia and Bulimia are self-harm behaviors in which the person is not trying to suicide, in fact they are trying to cope with internal emotional pains. The session provided great information on the mindset of the individuals who self-harm. The presenter is employed at McCallum Place, an eating disorder center. She shared personal experiences with this population. She wanted to share information with the crisis workers because we receive calls from people who self-harm, however they may not intend to commit suicide. One stage of the treatment is called the re-feeding. During the re-feeding stage clients are reintroduced food and memories, which is …show more content…
Looking back over the course of the semester, how would you say you have grown?
During this semester I have gained more confidence in performing my social work duties. The ability to work in an environment with fellow social workers and therapists has enhancing my knowledge level. Our daily interaction and conversations are providing additional knowledge and building my confidence in my personal performance.
6. What have you learned the most in your practicum experience?
This practicum has stressed the point that I will forever be a student. To effectively support my future clients must stay current with studies, treatment options and legislation. My ability to stay up today or build a network of people who can have knowledge on best treatment and latest legislation. The field of mental and emotional health is rather broad. There are many new developments in treatment options in these fields, as a responsible social worker I will need to have up to date information, so I can