Countdown
Three weeks of internship left. How crazy. The time has gone by so quickly. It’s amazing how much you can learn in a six month period of time. I’m checking things off my list that seemed so far away just awhile ago. Slowly thinking about closure with my clients (luckily I get to leave my clients with Christmas fun!). Here is a countdown for my last three weeks.
1. Comfort. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how I’ve become so comfortable with my clinical skills. I’ve pushed myself to do so many things out of my comfort zone. When you step out of your comfort zone, you actually become more comfortable. I feel like I can be more silly with my clients now.
2. Style. In internship you start by observing, and then trying what you see. So, I first started by watching my supervisors, and then doing as they do. Once I got that down, I was able to develop my own style when treating clients. I’ve been so lucky to be able to try new things in order to develop this style. As one of my clients says, “It’s good to try new things!” Always a good reminder.
3. Balance. I push myself. And I will admit sometimes during internship I pushed myself too hard and now I’ve learned to take a break. To say yes when friends want to do something. Music therapy interns work hard, but self care is so important. Find a balance that works for you.
Rachel
