On the eve of my last day of my practicum, I am finding it hard to say good bye and have closure with the period of my learning and my life. These last 3 1/2 months have been such a time of growth and learning in a professional way, as well as a very personal way. I won't go too much into the personal growth, since this is a blog for school, but just let me say that this has been a wonderful chapter in my adult life, and has plunged me forward in the comfort zone of being alone and being by myself, but not being lonely-just more comfortable being alone, and actually craving that type of time.
On the practicum front, I have grown in many ways through the experiences that I have encountered, the teaching and modeling that has gone on, the wisdom of a great mentor, to share his insight and perspective on a situation, the cultural teaching that has opened my eyes to a different way of thinking and a different foundation for beliefs, which has expanded my own.
I have learned from the individuals who have passed through Ward 21, during a time of being unwell, and have been privileged to have some of them take me along on the journey with them, even to the point of being well again, and stable, and discharged to their home or new home. I have heard many life stories, that have been riddled with challenges and pain, but also of resiliency and growth and strength.
I will miss Ward 21, the staff, the current and past inpatients, the families, my supervisor and colleagues, and the many Psychiatrists that have worked here when I have. Thanks for such a rich experience. I am changed.
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