End of a Chapter
Here we are at another ending of sorts. Yesterday I finished the second module of Practice dealing with Groups with an exam. I haven't had any tests since a year ago Fall Semester, so it was hard to get back in the groove with the test prep. Lots of distractions from possible studying over the weekend with playdates, a hunt for a new winter coat for one of the kids due to broken zipper on the existing one, and other various family oriented commitments. I have at least three more tests this semester, smattered among my courses, and I'm not excited. I'd much rather write a paper.
Speaking of papers, I submitted the first major paper of the semester in one of my classes last week. It felt good to get some points up on the scoreboard by getting something really done and out of the way. It was a push to get this paper (for Paradigms) done because we only had 2 weeks, and I had one kid sick with walking pneumonia during the first week. Needless to say it was a bit nutty. But it's over. Whew.
Also finished the sixth and final week of the group at my placement on Saturday. Again, a sigh of relief. You may remember this was a psychoeducational group dealing with ADHD. In addition to educating the inmates in our group about this condition, we worked on viewing ADHD characteristics as positive and on life skills for areas like relationships and careers. It was really interesting. Definitely a lot of work in terms of developing the curriculum but I feel really fortunate to have had this group experience during my foundation placement.
I'm focused on the next stretch leading up to Spring Break. The kids' Girl Scout Cookies roll in this weekend and will need to be delivered -- the worst part! So hard to catch everyone home and obtain payment....and the weather does not seem to be cooperating at all!!! So much to do, so little time....
