WE'RE BAAAACK....

I have been looking at this semester in my planner with some anxiety for the past three. Now that it's here, I feel more than a little bit apprehensive. This semester presents the heaviest load for me in this program. I have three courses and will work two days at my field placement (the correctional facility), in addition to managing family responsibilities. It's alot. I know it. The plus side is that all my courses - Practice, Paradigms, and Psychopathology - are at Shady Grove. I don't think I could make this work if I had to go to Baltimore for even one course. It's that tight.

Things have been moving along at my placement the last few weeks. My fellow student and I started our 6-week group on the 12th. Brain child that I am, I proposed an ADHD group for our inmates and my fellow student was gracious enough to go along with this plan. We are certainly learning a lot about ADHD, ourselves, and group process.

Field applications are also due shortly. This is sort of a nerve-wracking experience for me. The Placement Office did a great job this year matching me with a wonderful supervisor and location. Even though I was very concerned about balancing the late day schedule and family responsibilities, the actual work, the place and the people have been great. I will be sad to leave this placement in April. I'm struggling to select preferences for an advanced placement that would offer growth without overwhelming me.

Well....here I go....