An Update

This weekend I went home to see my family. My little brother went to prom, so I had to see him all dressed up. Boy, did he look handsome! Little brothers grow up so quickly!! I was also able to spend some time with one of my best friends from undergrad. She is graduating this year and I went out to dinner with her and then went out dancing.

School is going well this term. The one class I am worried about is Statistics. It seems okay at this point but I keep hearing how hard it will get. This makes me nervous because I am not good at stats. Hopefully as I keep studying things will not be as bad as anticipated. So far, so good, I hope it stays this way. :)

The weather sure has been nice lately! I wish I only had time to go out an enjoy it. It seems that every time it is nice, I have to work or am in class. However, every time it is rainy and icky out, I seem to have the day off. Ha-Ha! Have a great week! Enjoy the beautiful weather if you have the chance!

Pre-Practicum/Observation

Today was my first day of observation at the clinic! It was a great experience. Although we only were able to observe one client it was fun!

We also go to eat a great lunch! I guess that is something that all blocks do, cook! Every week one person from each group is designated to cook for the group each week. This round we ate turkey roll-ups and Suddenly Salad the Chipotle Ranch brand.

After observing we sat in the group and discussed our ideas about the session. The supervisor also gave direction for the 'therapist' to point her therapy in the next session.

It was a very wonderful experience I cannot wait to see more of what I will be doing when my practicum block rolls around this summer!

First Week of Classes

One week of classes are down! This term I am taking Foundations of Relationships, Psychopathology II, and Statistics. So far it seems like it will be an enjoyable term. I am looking forward to Foundations of Relationships. This is where we will be going to the clinic to do our first observations!

Also this week was a trip to Jefferson City! We did one last Legislative Day to try to pass the RxP bill. We went door to door trying to inform legislatures on our topic. This bill would provide better access to those needing medication. Our state is in a true health crisis. Although this is not THE answer, it would be a great start! We had Jason Yager come sing at the Capitol and we also provided a BBQ lunch! This trip was very enjoyable and I believe very productive. Wish us luck and if you would like to contact your legislature please feel free to ask me any questions on how to do so. My email is mbrowning@forest.edu

Until next time-
Meleia

Spring Break!

Well, unfortunately I was not even thinking about these blogs until today! I'm sorry I have forgotten to post last week!

I hope everyone is/has enjoyed their break! Mine has been exceptional!

Last week I was able to come home on Tuesday and spend time with my family. All last week and a few days this week I have been substitute teaching and aiding at the schools back home. My boyfriend and I went back to Western Illinois University, where we went to undergrad and visited our friends. We had a pretty good time there.

Then, on Tuesday of this week, I came up to University of Iowa where my boyfriend goes to school. We celebrated my 22nd birthday and have just been hanging out. Iowa City is a neat little place. Most people think of corn, wheat, and soy beans, technically this is right, but in the middle of those fields lays a nice little place, Iowa City. It is a very artsy city. The university its self is huge! It has been fun to visit!

I hope all of you have a safe trip back to school!!