Elpha's Adventure pt. 4

[Elphanigh]

Thanks!!

It is exciting for us both to start our Master's degrees! Big steps all around 

[sunflower38]

 

[Elphanigh]

First day of classes had begun! I am so excited to start and proud of how I handled my anxieties this morning. I am noting just how much progress I have in my anxiety coping skills and my hypervigialnce/ overthinking. It is nice to recognize I can do these new things and not be overwhelmed. I have a few hours until the most exciting part of my day (my social work classes) but just being on campus is great.

[Blueberry]

  

I was thinking about you just today, wonderng when classes would start and how you're doing. 

[Elphanigh]

Awe, thank you for thinking of me BB

I am doing well, it has been a long couple of weeks dealing with some things but I feel like I am really able to enjoy and soak in campus.  Two hours until I have my social work classes and truly take the first step into becoming a great therapist  It is so odd to know that I am finally getting to start my masters and work towards that vision. I am hopeful I will learn to be an amazing clinician.

[woodsgnome]

  Actually, Elphanigh, you already are amazing to have finally arrived on the doorstep of the next, positive part of the dream you've struggled to have come true.

Thank you for sharing this progress with us.

[Elphanigh]

Awe, Woodsgnome, thank you for that! It has been one heck of a road to get here, I do need to give myself credit for this as well. I am grateful to share this progress with everyone. I may be on the forum less, but I do always think of you all. 

[Not Alone]

  Look forward to hearing from you whenever you are able. I am happy for you and excited for you too.

[sanmagic7]

i love how you said you're taking 'the first step into becoming a great therapist'.  i agree with you 100% - you will be a great therapist!  never had a doubt.  so happy for and proud of you!  love and hugs always! 

[Elphanigh]

Thank you both! Other than being sick my first week of classes things are going well   . I do have 225 pages of reading to do before next week, which has felt like a lot but I know I am just adjusting to being back in school. It is amazing to get to read some of the theory and to start working on some of the foundational methods towards being a therapist and advocate.

San, I am starting to have faith that I will make a great therapist. It comes in waves but I am more frequently believing it. Thank you for having faith in me, even when I don't always 

[Three Roses]

You most definitely will be a compassionate and insightful therapist. 

[Elphanigh]

Thank you Three Rose's 

I am trying to remind myself everytime I get tired of a reading this week that is is for my future clients, that one day someone will need this information and I will have it. Hopefully that will help keep it in perspective when things get busier and more difficult.

Tonight at work a couple of my coworkers were saying how amazing it was that I was going after my Master's degree and really making a huge deal of it. I realize that I minimize how awesome this is. A master's degree really is a big accomplishment, even just getting the chance to start one. I forget sometimes to give myself credit for all that I am trying to do.

[Three Roses]

A master's degree really is a big accomplishment, even just getting the chance to start one.

[Elphanigh]

Thanks for celebrating that 

[sanmagic7]

dang, sweetie, a master's is HUGE!  especially since you had to wait a year before beginning it.  too many times that momentum of being in school can get lost if we don't continue immediately, but you've done that, overcome that hump.  you can be extra proud of yourself for that!     

you will remember all that's pertinent for your clients when the time comes.  you have that kind of mind - it can sort thru info, take what's relevant, leave the rest.  your clients will be some of the lucky ones, of that i have no doubt.  you are doing so good!  remember to take breaks when you need them, tho - that's a lot of brainpower being used when hitting the books.  ems is always with you, will wrap you up so you can just even get a few minutes rest every so often.  love you, el, sending a hug filled w/ gleaned wisdom!