Project Reflection and Closure
It was incredibly difficult to leave the st. francis house. the women and clients i worked with have become family; we've been through the trenches together, dealt with the most mentally-ill clients who didn't even know how to help themselves, and dealt with our boss (which was a task in and of itself). i've grown so much as a person in this organization, and i even received a job offer after working there. i'm going to miss my clients dearly, because there is no better feeling in the world than having clients come back week after week, recognize you and get to know you, and getting to see them grow and prosper. i wrote a whole blog post about it, but there really is no better sight than seeing your clients succeed. it's been an emotional toll as well, a difficult load to bear if you know what i mean. i've learned this summer that this is without a doubt my career field of choice, because nothing makes me happier than social work.
i'm really looking forward to coming back to deland and giving the neighborhood center some of these skills. i came back to visit and they're in some really bad shape, but i feel confident in my abilities to make a difference and bring them back to the high-impact influence they were when i first joined stetson. this summer has given me the tools necessary to become a highly significant person, and i am so thankful for this opportunity <3
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