[humanser] Thanks so very much

[Serena Cucco via humanser]

Hi Renee,
The Human Services division has conference calls.  Someone else can
give you more info about how often and the call-in info.

Serena

On 5/14/14, Renee Pavlus via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello Everyone:
> Thanks so much for the feedback.I guess it isn't just me. First off,
> please excuse the poor spelling. I am working on it, and of course, do
> not send in major papers with out assistance because of it.
> Having said this, I am pretty darn lucky. My graduate clinical program
> at Argosy is fantastic. I did have a snag with one professor who
> accused me of not being honest because I sent a few assignments to him
> using the wrong email. He never received these, and accused me of
> taking advantage of him and the program. He was a stuffed shirt, and
> gave me a B minus for his course which I know I didn't deserve. This
> was a memory issue, not a blindness issue. He was so upset about the
> fact that I and my tootor emailed him assignments under a different
> configuration of his name, instead of emailing the correct version of
> his name I used his first name rather then a first innicial when
> writing the email. I never received a message from Google telling me
> that it hadn't gone through. Stupid, yes, but not as deceptive as he
> thought I had been.
> I think I may have located a internship position. I am not sure since
> I mailed in my resume and haven't hurd from them yet. It looks
> promising, however. Life Stone Center, a clinical practice where there
> seems to be many qualified individuals. One of my school mates
> interned there and seems to have been hired, so it is hopeful.
> I agree with all of you, feeling out the blindness issues and making
> sure we are on top of things is so very important. My program is
> handeling my situation intelligently. They are making no excuses for
> my blindness, but are encourageing and supportive. However, they are
> asking me to make the professional connections myself, assuming that
> this is kind of like getting a job.
> I know a LCSW who is the director of a day mental health programat the
> County mental health agency. He is blind and has been in the NFB for
> many years. He won't supervise me because he says that the CMHC can't
> license Medicare independently. I am not sure what his issues are,
> however. I could use his help helping me to work out all the bugs of
> the paper work, and to help me learn to identify non-visual issues
> with clients. But, oh well.
> I have and will continue to get good training in case note taking, and
> the other technical kinds of things. I have the Practicum and two
> internship classes which go along with my working hours which I must
> complete. I am overall, very pleased with Argosy, accept for the issue
> with the stupid professor.I am fifty-nine, have had Breast Cancer with
> all of the chemo and radiation. Along with this is some ADD
> symptomology. But I am manageing. I also have had to deal with a
> clinical depression most of my adult life, I do take medication, and
> have been in therapy in the past when necessary. Several years ago
> after cancer I decided that I was going to complete my education. I am
> glad I was offered the opportunity to do so. For I am extremely
> blessed.
> Its just the frustration of being honest, above board, but not
> begging. If Life Stone Center works out it sounds like a good fit.
> I haven't sent out my cover letter, yet. Within it I emphasize the
> fact that after training I can offer many services to the agency. You
> know, specializing in Disability therapy, working with elderly and
> their families, and minorities. Also working with families of new
> disabled infants and children,along with teens and adults adjusting to
> losses of many types. So, through networking with agencies,
> organizations who specialize in disability I know that there is a
> need. I am more then willing to do the work to bring in clients.
> I am also, in addition, learning some life techniques which life
> coaching offers. I am going to see a life coach to help me get beyond
> my own issues which may hold me back, rather then a therapist. Like
> most of you, we have done the counseling thing. I need to not move
> back, but to move forward. The life coach is so positive and
> proactive.
> I will keep you all in the loope. You know, perhaps it would be a good
> thing to set up a talk line and meet once or twice a month on the
> phone to connect and support each other. What do you all think about
> this? It seems that many of us have relevant issues and concerns.
> I am so glad I chose the mental health program I did. Argosy is
> wonderful. There are sixteen campuses around the mid and western part
> of the Country.
> Support and encouragement ffrom individuals who know is so very
> necessary and important. I do appreciate you all.Lets connect, visit,
> and encourage.
> God Bless
> Renee
>
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