Observations

I was able to sit in on some one-on-one sessions with clients and the counselor that I am shadowing. I enjoyed listening to the client's plans. One client was thinking about jobs and I was able to give some good recommendations that may help.

Last week when I observed a group about relapse prevention, there was a question about how the government views drugs, or the Drug Schedules. I was able to look up the Drug Schedules and present them to the group this week.

After the groups and everything was finished today the counselor that I am shadowing thanked me for my input and that made me feel good about myself. As a grad student intern it is easy to think that I am not ready to actually contribute to working with clients. Yet, today showed me that I am able to contribute, but I am still glad that I will be supervised.

Tomorrow I will have my first day working on the more Macro side of things at my internship. I am not sure what I will be doing but there was mention of helping with data analysis to assist with grant writing. Will update more on Friday. Also, I will present my Diversity group on Wednesday, Jan 25th. I am excited about this and will update after the group.