Today, I ran my first "Wellness" therapy group, and it was a major hit! One of the harshest critics and toughest to please of the clients exclaimed with glee, "You're not boring! This was actually interesting!" Woohoo! I focused on "food and mood," highlighting how certain foods dictate serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and endorphin levels... remember, I'm working with the mentally ill and chemically addicted. At first, it seemed like abstract ideas to them, until, I explained what food has done for me and my illness. They were sold.
Tomorrow is my "off day," but I will spend it at the dermatologist (this immune suppressant is causing my otherwise perfect skin to freak!), with the baby and Pat, doing work, and getting a massage in the evening.
In the meantime, enjoy some cute pics!
Happy Healing!
3 comments:
Congrats! That does sound interesting. I'm so glad that your placement is going so well this time. It sounds like a great fit (from what of I know you) and I think the fact that it is personal for you makes it more real and easier for them.
I totally agree! I'm of the belief that personal divulging creates more sharing. The more I am honest with them, the more they are honest with me. I know for a fact they don't like it the other way because I hear them talking about counselors who don't share and how much they don't like groups or individual sessions with those types of counselors. I'm human, too. I think it is important for them to understand that.
ohh thank you for the suggestion and what an adorable baby!
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