Reflection In Mental Health

I was pleased with how caring, resourceful, outspoken and helpful every individual was. One of the major reasons why I attended, “Dinner and Dialogue” was to get aware of what facilities were

I learned how to approach various people I could encounter in my desired career path, physical therapy. With intelligent professionals, such as doctors and nurses, I gained knowledge on how to formally communicate with them and follow the tasks I am given. Regarding the patients of the hospital and their families, I learned how to show compassion and generosity towards strangers that have been stricken by misfortune. An important life lesson that I have acquired throughout the year is that when being involved with volunteer and leadership experience, the greatest reward is not being paid in money or recognition, but being paid in love. The people you provide service to may forget what you said and did, however, they will never forget how it made them

In this role, I advised customers on various make up, skincare and fragrance products. I used my expert product knowledge to build a rapport with the customers, and efficiently, accurately and confidently advise customers on their specific needs, ensuring every customer left fully satisfied with their experience. I developed a high level of customer service skills alongside effective communication of information. I worked both individually and alongside a team to maximise sales, exceed targets and build a client base. This role required a high level of motivation and enthusiasm which I successfully brought to CHANEL.

We were all working together to accomplish several goals. The residents and I had a very positive relationship where they could contact me on my cell phone if they had a problem they needed to discuss. I enjoyed working in that area utilizing different crime and problem solving strategies, especially

A personal philosophy of counselling Introduction My personal odyssey into the realm of counselling has been quite the reluctant adventure. The perilous journey from childhood to adulthood was difficult to navigate given the cognitive map that had been handed down. My father was a functioning alcoholic who was both physically and verbally abusive. My mother was a martyr prone to mood swings and suicidal thoughts.

I was highly impressed by the overall teamwork in the emergency department. It has a sense of organized chaos that would have taken me some time to adjust to. My nurse and I ended up going through a large group of patient during the time I was there. The nurse has this uniformity to how she would get her tasks done. The thing that through me off was the amount of stuff got done with our patients by other people.

While writing my personal essay on Ta-Nehisi Coates novel, Between the World and Me, I had to pick from major experiences in my life. I realized, with the help of my therapist, that all the experiences were linked to this one issue I had in elementary school. When first writing the essay, I did not focus on the minor details, rather I focused on connecting the experience to Coates ' novel. Once I received your notes on my first draft, I wrote a second draft tailored to the notes you left. I changed around the paragraphs, gave vague details about what exactly happened, and added some vocabulary.

I came into my internship at ForKids aware of some of the programs and resources they provide to the homeless community. What I really found helpful, and informative about my site, was when I attended a department meeting. I was able to meet the supervisors of the different locations of ForKids, from Suffolk to Norfolk. Attending this meeting gave me a better understanding of each individual’s role, and how the agency is run. I’ve already interned for a week, but the meeting made it more clear of the agency’s mission, and how they run their programs.

I will gain patient trust and respect by verbalizing and reaffirming at least one positive aspect of each patient I encounter, whether it be a positive health behavior, a decision to seek health care, or a commitment to healthier lifestyle choices. To understand cultural values and practices and individual expectations and goals, I will elicit patient preferences by using open-ended questions and clarifying them using reflective listening techniques such as “restating, rephrasing, reframing, and reflecting thoughts, feelings, and emotional undertones.” 4 I also maintain a keen self-awareness of my own biblical beliefs and values as a Christian. To ensure that my own biases do not interfere with my provider-patient relationships, I will verbally remind patients that my role as a clinician is to simply present medical facts and clinical options, while supporting their healthcare decisions. When necessary, I will debrief on interactions with my colleagues so that I can determine when it is appropriate to involve another clinician.

1) I took responsibility for a full patient load during the last few weeks. I was responsible for doing a head-to-toe assessment, administering medications, and charting. I was responsible when contacting the necessary members of the interdisciplinary team, such as PT/OT, SW, the care home, the laboratory, or the MRP. I also spoke with family members in person and over the phone. I maintained patient confidentiality by not giving any identifying information over the phone, and stayed within my scope of practice, identifying to the family members that they would have to wait to speak to the physician to find out certain information.

During the second week, I was feeling more comfortable and confident working closely with the other health care providers and residents in the facility. The most interesting and enjoyable part of my time at the facility was caring and assisting

The Process of Reflection The process of reflection is central to clinical supervision. Launer (2003) describes external and internal factors in supervision whereby clinical practice and sharing skills are external and reflection is an ‘internal conversation.’ Brunero & Stein-Parbury (2008) discussed the effects of clinical supervision in nursing staff and argued that self-reflection generates a sense of self-awareness and knowledge to the individual. Supervisees or students may be asked what happened during a clinical event, how they felt, the implications of their actions and what they would do differently if faced with the same situation.

I was able to create better therapeutic communication skills, pick up on the patient’s ticks, learn how to assess for triggers, etc. I will use this in the future because I will come in contact with patients who suffer from a mental illness on any floor I work on. They may not as serious as some of the patients I worked with on this clinical rotation, however, it is still important, as a nurse, to recognize and address mental health issues with patients. I also learned just how important self-care for nurses is. It doesn’t take long for nurses to begin to feel burnt out and lose passion in what they do.

Psychology is defined as “the scientific study of the mind and behavior” (Introduction to Psychology, 2015). Psychology provides an overview of biology and behavior, sensation and perception, learning, memory, intelligence, language, motivation, emotion, abnormal psychology, and therapy (PSY 102 Course Syllabus, 2018, pg 1). Because psychology allows for a better understanding of how the mind and body work, this knowledge can be beneficial for any field of study or career. The theoretical and practical understanding of the basics of psychology can help with decision-making, critical thinking, stress management, time management, better understanding of others, improving communication, and even achieving goals and objectives, all components that allow someone to be more successful throughout their life. Throughout this course I hope to gain a greater understanding of historical and theoretical perspectives of human behavior and development (PSY 102 Course Syllabus, 2018, pg 2).

Over the course of this winter quarter, I have learned in my class of Psychology of Wellness how to incorporate mindfulness into my daily life. The definition of mindfulness is considered an art. In the book of the Fully Present, the authors Susan Smalley and Diana Winston transmitted their wisdom on how to learn, practice and cultivate this art. According to the mentioned authors, they defined mindfulness as “the art of observing your physical, emotional, and mental experiences with deliberate, open, and curious attention” (2010, p.78). This definition shared by the authors is simple, but it communicates what are the characteristics that an individual needs to consider when it comes to being mindful.