Journal
A resource where I simply write out my thoughts in the hopes that:
– You feel less alone
– I feel less alone
– We both are pushed to consider new opinions
Journal #16: How My Self-Doubt Has Become Exactly What Made Me Successful
I notice the topic of self-doubt coming up a lot in my sessions with clients. Generally, I do try to help clients build their self-confidence. That said, I don't believe self-doubt is bad in small doses. I think it has made me a better therapist, and I think I'm at my...
Journal #14: March 2022 Self Care – Three Easy Steps I’m Taking
February went by quickly. Honestly, I'm pretty tired. Totally normal, but it is a great time to update my self-care so I can keep going. With that said, as I have before, I am writing out an updated plan to keep myself accountable. They are quick ideas, but maybe they...
Journal #13: Updated Self-Care Goals
Happy End of January everyone! Time is flying. It’s crazy. I hope you are well reading this. Self-Care 2021: Off To A Bad Start I was recently asked “What will it take to get you to take a break?” Why? Because I got COVID (with symptoms), and I didn’t take sick leave…...
Journal #12: What I Looked For In My Second Year Internship
At this time two years ago, I was starting to think about finishing my first year internship and what I was looking for in my second year internship. For a little bit of background, my first year internship was at a foster family agency (FFA). I learned a lot, and I...
Journal #11: Creativity Is Key
I don’t know if I’m the only one, but lately, I have been flying off the seat of my pants in my sessions. That is, I have not had the time to plan for sessions. Further, sometimes we just get into a lull with clients, particularly children clients I think. I think I...
Journal #10: Thoughts on Self Care
As we all continue to be in stressful times, I have some thoughts on self care. Over the past few weeks, it feels like the topic of self care has come up so much with co-workers, clients, friends, and family. However, I keep noticing the kind of narrow lens that many...
Journal #9: Work-Life Balance
If I'm being honest, I've dropped a lot of balls lately. I definitely dropped the ball with this blog and the Instagram that goes along with it. I try to put clients first, but even then sometimes it's hard to fit in some calls that I need to make. And of course, my...
Journal #8: Adjusting to My First Job Post-MSW and Mid-Pandemic
In June, I was happy to learn that I was hired for my first job post-MSW. Not only is it my first job post-MSW, but it is also my first full-time job ever. That alone would be a lot to adjust to, then add on that we are still under stay-at-home orders. WIld. I know...
Journal #7: For Graduates Feeling… Weird
Thursday, April 30, 2020: Today, I turned in my final assignment for my MSW and finished my last class. I’m sitting now, no plan for this journal article, just writing whatever comes to mind. I’ve been going nonstop for the past few days and I was feeling overwhelmed....
Journal #6: Updated Self-Care Plan for the Stay-at-Home Order
Back in January, I wrote a self-care plan for my Spring 2020 semester. If I’m being honest, that went out the door since the stay-at-home orders in California. I finish my semester in two weeks: just a couple more assignments and finishing up my internship. For...
