Friday, March 08, 2013
moving out of my comfort zone hasnt been something easy and smooth-sailing.
praticum started off as fun at the exploratory phase.
with increased expectations and workload and the time constraints, stress starts kicking in as practicum progresses.
being so new to the community setting, i feel incompetent at times, and the confidence is just not there.
"In an environment of increasing demands, supervision provides support to help social workers handle stress by providing encouragement, reassurance, and appropriate autonomy."
working in TTSH for the past 3 years, i never know the power of supportive supervision until i met up with my sup last week..
supervision has been largely clinical-based thus far, focusing on case management and the theoretical aspects of work.
a random supervision came about when sup asked about my coping with practicum.
the short session with her has helped to address and relieve some of my heavy thoughts and feelings.
this is no doubt an utmost significance of supervision in social work.
it is just therapeutic in some ways.
i'm thankful for that kind of support and encouragement from sup to keep me going.
constantly reminding myself of the bravery in stepping out of my comfort zone.
i'm one of the few in class who chose to do practicum elsewhere.
many have asked why didnt i stay at my workplace, for the work could be easier and i will be paid.
well, neither of these matters to me.
i knew i wanted something different, to experience social work at the community world.
i wouldnt know without trying, and i'm certain this move will leave me with no regrets.
so yeah, i know i've made the right choice.
♥ bits and pieces of my memories.
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