On Sunday, I had sort of a clinical intuition moment and grabbed a drum for this client. He started going to town on that thing- which isn't the exact phrasing in the plan... but you get the general idea. He drummed in a way that I'd never seen, even after his mother mentioned that he was having sort of an off day. I wonder how its all connected. In the moment, I tried to elicit more response and encouragement to use both of his hands through a piano improvisation.
I also had a woman explain to me last week that the music makes her anxiety decrease.
Today a position came up for a recreation therapist at the VA in this area. After much whining and talking about it, Ty kicked me into gear and I filled out an application. I'm not expecting anything from it, but it was a good experience to fill it out. If I ever need to do that again, I will be prepared and not scared and not whiny. :) Poor Ty, I stressed him out this afternoon.
September scheduling is underway. Today, I worked on some session planning and program development. Just working away.:)
E wants to know if this position is at the Menlo Park VA....that would be Beth's old position as she is now at the main hospital in PA
ReplyDeleteTell E that the position is in the polytrauma unit in PA. It sounds like an interesting place.
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