Exhaustion.... Failure
Wow... 9 1/2 hours of therapy training really drains the mind. I'm kinda surprised that I'm on here writing this considering how mentally drained I am, but my reflective side is wanting me to get this out. The way we normally end training sessions is through sample role-plays in which we get to practice counseling. Much to my shock, I failed one of these tonight and have to re-do it at a later date. I'm posting this 'cause I'm still kind of down in the dumps, and nothing picks my spirit back up like you guys. Here's what I've learned about myself. My strengths include listening to people, finding out what is truly bothering them, helping them sort out their feelings, and reflecting with the patient. My weaknesses, giving the patient that verbal 'pat on the back'. Apparently I was so lacking in this area that my trainer decided to fail me on the last role-play we did. Definitely have to work on this area. I WILL BECOME A GREAT THERAPIST, BELIEVE IT!!!
Also a side note, still deliberating on what will be on the Yukata agenda. Should post on that in a few days. Thank you to who have responded to me on that :)
Also a side note, still deliberating on what will be on the Yukata agenda. Should post on that in a few days. Thank you to who have responded to me on that :)