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The Romance of Addiction
My Introduction to Addictive Disorders course has really been provoking deep thoughts as of late.
While I have never personally been addicted to any substance, person, or object, I feel I have had a few insightful realizations.
Realization #1: An individual facing addiction will treat the object of desire as though it is a significant other, an idol ( Read more... ) -
The complexities of growing up
Sitting in my overviews of marriage and family therapies class...I let my mind wander a little. We were talking about those who just can't seem to leave their homes (cultural reasons aside).
A brief disclaimer before I continue: These are by no means actual psychological labels...This is more just to get some thoughts out...
Peter Pan Complex
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Inauguration Day, where were you?
So today marks a huge day in history as everyone knows. What time and where were you when you caught the festivities?...
Me, I was in Chicago at the preschool location of my practicum site. I was in the little gym there with a group of 3-5 year olds and two teachers. It was about 11:10 AM and I caught the tail end of the speech that was given at ( Read more... ) -
I've returned
So I know I've been away for a while...I guess grad school can do that to a person. It's been a busy year, two internships, two jobs, and still at the same school. Things have been going well. I've somehow managed to keep up a 3.893 GPA while doing this balancing act of life.
It gets tough sometimes...I get really stressed out which sometimes causes ( Read more... ) -
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So I posted the videos on youtube of myself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqSbE0OL32M "Always be right there"~a cover of one of michelle branch's songs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av3hcG4t5XU "Hear you me"~a cover of one of Jimmy Eat World's songs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlGQONbF5Zg "When you say nothing at all"~a cover of one of Alison ( Read more... ) -
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So much...so much to think about, so much going on ( Read more... ) -
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So here is the current update with my practicum applications. One of my sites it turns out doesn't have enough caseload to have a practicum student. I sent my materials out last Thursday. So far one of my sites has contacted me. They are trying to figure out everyone's times that they are available to do interviews. I'm excited to see what happens ( Read more... )
