This was not part of the official schedule, and it was clear she was doing it simply because she cared. What followed was one of the most memorable experiences of the week. As I watched her work, I saw a therapist who was fully attuned to her client, so much so that I momentarily forgot it was a demonstration.
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Looking Ahead to Residency II: Practice, Presence, and Peers
I am excited to be in the same room again with my cohort. After so much time spent learning virtually, there is something powerful about gathering in person, sharing space, and building community. These are the people who have supported and challenged me since day one.
Hope Is the Thread that Connects Us
Hope, once awakened, is meant to be acted upon. By joining forces with others who hold a similar sense of possibility, we tap into a group energy that may inspire even hesitant observers to give progress a chance. When people unite around shared intentions, they form a powerful base that lifts each participant.
Blog Series: Hope is a Moral Obligation
Hope demands more than passive optimism. It requires us to face painful moments, like the one we are living right now, while imagining a future we have a hand in shaping. Hope compels us to reclaim our sense of agency.
Reflections on a Transformative Week: My First Residency Experience
The heart of the residency was centered around the integration of both basic and advanced counseling skills. In a series of role-playing exercises, we took turns being mock clients and counselors, providing each other with a unique opportunity to apply what we have learned in a controlled yet impactful environment. Under the caring gaze of our instructors, we engaged in these scenarios, receiving specific feedback.
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