Personal Narrative: My Learning Experience At The Pavilion

I have had numerous learning experiences while my time at the Pavilion however if I had to chose a specific learning experience I would have to say this was when I realize that I had made a difference for an individual. While doing case management I was told to go get a signature for a client that was going to be discharge. I went into the unit for the client’s signature and realized he was upset. I was told not to talk to him and just to get a signature however my social worker nature kicked in and I asked what was wrong. After talking to him I learned he has substance abuse issues and was homeless he really wanted to get help and had ask the discharge planner for help and she ignored him. He mentioned he asked another therapist on the unit who also dismissed him. I told him I was just a student but immediately took action and consulted my supervisor wither help me provided him with half way houses that served as treatment facilities for his addiction. He approached me upon discharged and thanked me for caring and just listening to him. This was significant to me because after completing so many hours at the Pavilion and seeing such a high turnover rate with the clients I finally felt like I had made a difference in someone’s life this is my most gratifying moment in my placement. …show more content…
These emotions continued until just about yesterday that I finished my paper. However after completing this assignment I am extremely grateful and can see the value in writing this paper. It has brought together everything I have learned in the MSW program and filed placement. It feels extremely amazing to have accomplished so much and learned so many things all while meeting exceptional human beings. Writing this paper also served as a study tool for preparing for my licensure exam and relearning the