Expanding my knowledge has been work in progress, specifically, in the coming weeks my new goal is to know how to determine if a patient is appropriate for placement at our facility. In other words, if there is a bed open, what would prevent the DAC from accepting them? Then, what is the procedure for intake and the process for admission, and what goes into a treatment plan once a patient is admitted at this facility. Additionally, figuring out what all the abbreviations mean on the daily patient spread sheet is a goal that will be advantageous for my growth as an intern. These I find to be a wise addendum to my original goals considering that it would be conducive for my knowledge of the field, and I would be more salutary for the agency if I could pass along this information as I answer the phone at the hub.
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Previously unknown to me, making sand trays is a therapeutic technique that allows the patient to express their worldview while allowing the counselor to gain some insight into the patient’s worldview. Obviously advantageous to the helping professions, this creative tool may prove to be my new favorite learned abilities. Sitting in a session with Nettie, a primary counselor at the DAC, was the impetus for this notion. It was inspiring to see how effectively this art invites the patients to reveal their values and perspectives by not only the items placed but how they are arranged as well. The impetus for enhancing my professional attitudes and values is my interim review. The feedback I received stated that I would benefit from supervision regarding self-disclosure. I graciously accept this observation as an opportunity to become aware of this tendency of mine, and if and when self-disclosure is appropriate at this type of facility. Afterwards, I asked Chris what the DAC procedure is, basically, it depends, but the welfare of the patient is the primary deciding
Previously unknown to me, making sand trays is a therapeutic technique that allows the patient to express their worldview while allowing the counselor to gain some insight into the patient’s worldview. Obviously advantageous to the helping professions, this creative tool may prove to be my new favorite learned abilities. Sitting in a session with Nettie, a primary counselor at the DAC, was the impetus for this notion. It was inspiring to see how effectively this art invites the patients to reveal their values and perspectives by not only the items placed but how they are arranged as well. The impetus for enhancing my professional attitudes and values is my interim review. The feedback I received stated that I would benefit from supervision regarding self-disclosure. I graciously accept this observation as an opportunity to become aware of this tendency of mine, and if and when self-disclosure is appropriate at this type of facility. Afterwards, I asked Chris what the DAC procedure is, basically, it depends, but the welfare of the patient is the primary deciding