1. Who's your mentor and where do they work?
Joanne Carr is my mentor and she works at Presbyterian Inter-community Hospital (PIH).
2. What five questions will you ask them about their background?
- Where did you start your education and why?
- What caused you to change what you wanted to do?
- Would you recommend what you do to me or others?
- What benefits do you receive from your position now and where you work?
- How is working in a hospital, what don't you like?
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Blog 5 - Mentorship Reflection
Describe the experience in how you found your mentorship. If you haven't found one yet, describe your experience so far in the search for a mentor.
As of right now, my home- health counseling mentor is a lovely lady named Joanne Carr. This summer I wanted to find someone who could effectively help me throughout my senior year. I struggled most of my summer finding people who would actually commit to the project I introduced them to but my grandma mentioned to me that she had a co- worker that happened to be a social worker. When I heard this, I asked for her contact information and Joanne was more than pleased to work with me.
Even though I now officially have a mentor, I am working with my house teacher to find a mentor for a totally different topic. Why? Well, I have always had the dream to be a model and when the school year started I realized, sure I am interested in counseling but I am passionate about modeling so why not give it a try while the school year is still early? It's not a definite change but it's definitely something I am trying to work on to become reality.
What has been your most important article you have read so far and why?
The most important article I have read so far on the topic of social work and counseling has been " Diabetes Management in Young People - Family Matters" which is about the importance of family support when a member is in need and how they all learn to contribute to the situation in some way and ways that make an illness not as stressful and smooth sailing.
As of right now, my home- health counseling mentor is a lovely lady named Joanne Carr. This summer I wanted to find someone who could effectively help me throughout my senior year. I struggled most of my summer finding people who would actually commit to the project I introduced them to but my grandma mentioned to me that she had a co- worker that happened to be a social worker. When I heard this, I asked for her contact information and Joanne was more than pleased to work with me.
Even though I now officially have a mentor, I am working with my house teacher to find a mentor for a totally different topic. Why? Well, I have always had the dream to be a model and when the school year started I realized, sure I am interested in counseling but I am passionate about modeling so why not give it a try while the school year is still early? It's not a definite change but it's definitely something I am trying to work on to become reality.
What has been your most important article you have read so far and why?
The most important article I have read so far on the topic of social work and counseling has been " Diabetes Management in Young People - Family Matters" which is about the importance of family support when a member is in need and how they all learn to contribute to the situation in some way and ways that make an illness not as stressful and smooth sailing.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Straight to the Point
This summer I had some difficulty finding a mentor I could rely on and spend my time effectively with. I spent most of my summer trying to find someone who was willing to commit, but when I finally did in the beginning of August I was more than grateful. The first time I met my mentor, Joanne Carr we didnt waste anytime.
Joanne was really sweet and answered any questions I had and really took the time to understand what my senior project is about and the task at hand. After getting to know her and meeting with her a couple times I was put to work. I wasn't able to work with any patients due to confidentiality laws but I was able to do lots of office work. I was asked to file and copy a lot of documents. Another big task that I was given that made me feel really responsible for the work that I did was to find resources for patients. My mentor, Joanne, gave me homework that is really important to get right the first time around. I had to find transportation, senior centers, daycare programs and food programs in a certain amount of cities so that this information could be available to future families and patients. The homework is shown down below.
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Blog 4: Interview Preparation
1. Who do you plan to interview?
I plan to interview my mentor, Joanne Carr.
2. What questions do you plan to ask?
-I'm interested in studying counseling. What can you tell me about it?
-From your perspective, what could I study that would be significant?
-Who else would you recommend I talk to?
-What kinds of places or activities do you recommend I do for the mentorship component?
-What books should I read in this field?
-Is there anyway to work around rules to observe a patient?
-What qualities and skills are vital with the work you do?
- What past jobs or experiences led you to this point?
I plan to interview my mentor, Joanne Carr.
2. What questions do you plan to ask?
-I'm interested in studying counseling. What can you tell me about it?
-From your perspective, what could I study that would be significant?
-Who else would you recommend I talk to?
-What kinds of places or activities do you recommend I do for the mentorship component?
-What books should I read in this field?
-Is there anyway to work around rules to observe a patient?
-What qualities and skills are vital with the work you do?
- What past jobs or experiences led you to this point?
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Blog 3: Topic Choice and Working EQ
1. List your topic here:
Social Work, Home - Health Counseling
2. Write a question that helps to focus your research this month.
What's the most effective way to counsel a struggling adult or family while vulnerable?
Social Work, Home - Health Counseling
2. Write a question that helps to focus your research this month.
What's the most effective way to counsel a struggling adult or family while vulnerable?
Monday, August 18, 2014
Summer Mentorship Component
1. Summer Mentorship Log
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ee__Ca-_V5keiMgYz9p49xBdOXKpYL_uzaqqY0xG4k/edit
2. Mentor
Name: Joanne L. Carr
Contact Number: (562) 833- 0640
3. Some questions that were raised because of the 10 hours of experience were the following:
-What are the chances I will be able to talk to other social workers as well as working with Joanne?
-How often will I have to meet with my mentor?
-Is there any chances or conditions where I will be able to observe patients?
4.The most important thing I've gained from this experience is understanding the commitment it takes to be a social worker and certain skills that someone should have and that people have to learn to cope with what they see and learn to do this over time. These things are important because not everyone knows how to deal with certain situations due to how awkward it can be or uncomfortable and emotional it makes them and that skill is very important to learn.
5. My senior project is going to be on social work but more specifically, home- health counseling. I tries to get in contact with several mentors but working with Joanne has opened a lot of doors for me and gives me connections that I didn't have before and I think an experience that I can really benefit from and learn new people skills with the work she has done and skills that she has to offer me.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ee__Ca-_V5keiMgYz9p49xBdOXKpYL_uzaqqY0xG4k/edit
2. Mentor
Name: Joanne L. Carr
Contact Number: (562) 833- 0640
3. Some questions that were raised because of the 10 hours of experience were the following:
-What are the chances I will be able to talk to other social workers as well as working with Joanne?
-How often will I have to meet with my mentor?
-Is there any chances or conditions where I will be able to observe patients?
4.The most important thing I've gained from this experience is understanding the commitment it takes to be a social worker and certain skills that someone should have and that people have to learn to cope with what they see and learn to do this over time. These things are important because not everyone knows how to deal with certain situations due to how awkward it can be or uncomfortable and emotional it makes them and that skill is very important to learn.
5. My senior project is going to be on social work but more specifically, home- health counseling. I tries to get in contact with several mentors but working with Joanne has opened a lot of doors for me and gives me connections that I didn't have before and I think an experience that I can really benefit from and learn new people skills with the work she has done and skills that she has to offer me.
Monday, June 2, 2014
2- Hour Presentations
What presentations did you see?
Pharmacy Boxing
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Woman's Nutrition
Occupational Therapy Photography Studio
Neonatal Nursing Intensive Care Surfing
Real Estate Engineering
Electrical Engineering Linguistics
Coffee Shop Management Firefighting
Party Planning Fire Protection
What questions do you still have about senior presentations that haven't been answered?
Is it more beneficial to have more than one mentor?
What has the most important part in the senior presntations that you are seeing?
I have noticed it's a big deal to truly know your topic and have at least one source for each of your answers.
What topic are you considering and why?
Social Work because I want to be able to help people, children, teens, and adults with their troubles and I want to make a difference in any way I can.
What are you doing for your mentorship?
I'm going to help with Foster social work and evaluate homes and families.
Pharmacy Boxing
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Woman's Nutrition
Occupational Therapy Photography Studio
Neonatal Nursing Intensive Care Surfing
Real Estate Engineering
Electrical Engineering Linguistics
Coffee Shop Management Firefighting
Party Planning Fire Protection
What questions do you still have about senior presentations that haven't been answered?
Is it more beneficial to have more than one mentor?
What has the most important part in the senior presntations that you are seeing?
I have noticed it's a big deal to truly know your topic and have at least one source for each of your answers.
What topic are you considering and why?
Social Work because I want to be able to help people, children, teens, and adults with their troubles and I want to make a difference in any way I can.
What are you doing for your mentorship?
I'm going to help with Foster social work and evaluate homes and families.
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