CanisiusPsychologyWiki: StaceyJacksonPracticum

{{color c="blue"text="Wednesday August 23rd: BPC Treatment Mall:Total Hours: 5"}}
Today was my last day of my internship at BPC. I attended this mornings 8:00am recreation staff meeting. I also gave out thank you cards to the staff members I worked with. Doris appointed me to work with Anne today who was running the recreation program in the kitchen of the Treatment Mall. Anne and I were to work with all of the patients from ward 66 (mixture of males and females). The kitchen was filled to capacity with all of the patients from ward 66. The patients from this ward can be unmotivated at times; a handful of the patients never picked up an activity throughout program time. Patients who did participate played board games in groups of two and three while others either colored or read magazines. I taught one of the older female patients how to play checkers. She enjoyed the game even after the fact that she lost to me. Directly after the game I got her a poster to color (she loves to color). One of the male patients who has many psychological problems walked around the room the whole time saying odd and bizzare things. He even laid down on the floor at one point and started rubbing his head, continuing with saying bizzare things. Staff had to tell him multiple times to get up off the floor. Despite his behavior, that particular patient stayed in the room for program the whole time period which doesn't happen often. The recreation program ended at 11:00am and I returned back to BPC at 1:00pm. I went to the volunteer office to fill out my exit interview and turn in my badge. After doing so, I left the facility. I hope to be back on holidays/vacations and next summer. I already miss being there.

I attended the morning meeting as usual and updated the board on the third floor again. Once more, I worked with Anne on the 5th floor of the Strozzi building 9:00am-11:00am. We held an exercise group consisting of the senior patients from ward 65. Most of the patients participated as they stretched their limbs and listened to the sounds of Tuxedo Junction and Elvis. Many of the older patients have problems with their feet and hands (arthritis) and things of that nature. Exercise is a good way for the elder patients to keep their physical health intact which in turn, will have them feeling good mentally. Towards the end of the program Anne spent sometime reminiscing about childhood/teenage activities. The older patients always enjoy these conversations. I returned to BPC at 1:00pm and sat in on a team treatment meeting. The treatment team was present (Bob), as well as the psychiatrists Dr. Brown and Dr. Xu. Dr. Reynolds (Clinical Psychologist), a medical doctor, a nurse, and a therapy aide were present, as well as Mary Lou the social worker. The Agenda was passed out along with the Cardex at the beginning of the meeting. At the top of the agenda was to have a debriefing with a particular female patient from ward 75. This patient came in and was disciplined by the treatment team leader. This patient was on a restricted diet and she bought some chips (which she is not supposed to have). She has very little teeth and can choke easily. Staff tried to explain this to her at the time and they had to restrain her in the end because she was acting out. The team leader Bob asked her about the situation and she put the blame on staff. She lied about her diet and said that the staff was being cruel to her and she didn't act out in any way. Bob reminded her that she is on a restricted diet, but she claimed she can chew fine. They offered her the option of dentures so she could change her diet but she refused. She also refused to sign a slip stating that she had this conversation with the treatment team (which would be put in her chart).
Following the debriefing, the team discussed a possible transfer of a patient to BPC, changes in the Cardex format, and privilege and policy structure. Dr. Jones Brown then reviewed ward 75's Cardex. The team discussed each patient from ward 75 one at a time on their progress and wrote notes, or made changes to their treament plans. After Dr. Brown wrapped up the Cardex, a young female's parents came in to discuss their daughter's discharge. The team explained to the parents that they want the female patient to go to assisted care before she could live with the father. The father understood and agreed with making that move. The team also explained to the parents that their daughter needs to participate more in programs and show that she is knowledgable of, and can perform, basic living skills. The female patient was brought into the room, shortly after the team spoke to the parents. The team had the father explain to his daughter the situation and what she would have to do to come back home. The female patient (daughter) got very emotional, the conversation was intense, but she smiled at the end. The parents were escorted out the room along with the female patient after the father daughter conversation. The team was hoping that this conversation would help motivate the female patient to participate more so she could eventually be discharged. The problem with this particular patient is that she only does what she wants. She posesses the skills she needs to be discharged but refuses to show the staff otherwise (staff is aware of this). Overall, that point in the meeting was very intense for me. I saw how the job could take an emotional toll on you. Towards the end of the meeting Dr. Reynolds went over privilege requests from patients and the team went over patients who would be getting discharged soon. The meeting then came to an end at 3:00pm and I returned home. Tomorrow is my last day, and I can honestly say that I will miss being around the patients. Time really does fly.

I attended the morning meeting as usuall and updated the board on the third floor again. Once more, I worked with Anne on the 5th floor of the Strozzi building 9:00am-11:00am. We held and exercise group consisting of the senior patients from ward 65. Most of the patients participated as they stretched their limbs and listened to the sounds of Tuxedo Junction and Elvis. Many of the older patients have problems with their feet and hands (arthritis) and things of that nature. Exercise is a good way for the elder patients to keep their physical health intact which in turn, will have them feeling good mentally. Towards the end of the program Anne spent sometime reminiscing about childhood/teenage activities. The older patients always enjoy these conversations. I returned to BPC at 1:00pm and sat in on a team treatment meeting. The team treatment was present (Bob), as well as the psychiatrists Dr. Brown and Dr. Xu. Dr. Reynolds (Clinical Psychologist), a medical doctor, a nurse, and a therapy aide was present, as well as Mary Lou the social worker. The Agenda was passed out along with the Cardex at the beginning of the meeting. At the top of the aganeda was to have a debriefing with a particular female patient from ward 75. This patient came in and was disciplined by the treatment team leader. This patient was on a restricted diet and she bought some chips (which she is not supposed to have). She has very little teeth and can choke easily. Staff tried to explain this to her at the time and they had to restrain her in the end because she was acting out. The team leader Bob asked her about the situation and she put the blame on staff. She lied about her diet and said that the staff was being cruel to her and she didn't act out in anyway. Bob reminded her that she is on a restricted diet, but she claimed she can chew fine. They offered her the option of dentures so she could change her diet but she refused. She also refused to sign a slip stating that she had this conversation with the treatment team (which would be put in her chart).
Following the debriefing the team discussed a possible transfer of a patient to BPC, changes in the Cardex format, and privlige and policy structure. Dr. Jones Brown then reviewed ward 75's Cardex. The team discussed each patient from ward 75 one at a time on their progress and wrote notes, or made changes to their treament plans. After Dr. Brown wrapped up the Cardex a young female's parents came in to discuss their daughters discharge. The team explained to the parents that they want the female patient to go to assisted care before she could live with the father. The father understood and agreed with making that move. The team also explained to the parents that their daughter needs to participate more in program and show that she is knowledgable of and can perform basic living skills. The female patient was brought into the room, shortly after the team spoke to the parents. The team had the father explain to his daughter the situation and what she would have to do to come back home. The female patient (daughter) got very emotional, the conversation was intense, but she smiled at the end. The parents were escorted out the room along with the female patient after the father daughter conversation. The team was hoping that this conversation would help motivate the female patient to participate more so she could eventually be discharged. The problem with this particular patient is that she only does what she wants. She posses the skills she need to be discharged but refuses to show the staff otherwise (staff is aware of this). Overall, that point in the meeting was very intense for me. I saw how the job could take an emotional toll on you. Towards the end of the meeting Dr. Reynolds went over privlige requests from patients and the team went over patients who would be getting discharged soon. The meeting then came to an end at 3:00pm and I returned home. Tomorrow is my last day, and I can honestly say that I will miss being around the patients. Time really does fly.

{{color c="blue"text="Tuesday August 22nd: BPC Treatment Mall:Total Hours: 5"}}
I attended the morning meeting as usuall and updated the board on the third floor again. Once more, I worked with Anne on the 5th floor of the Strozzi building 9:00am-11:00am. We held and exercise group consisting of the senior patients from ward 65. Most of the patients participated as they stretched their limbs and listened to the sounds of Tuxedo Junction and Elvis. Many of the older patients have problems with their feet and hands (arthritis) and things of that nature. Exercise is a good way for the elder patients to keep their physical health intact which in turn, will have them feeling good mentally. Towards the end of the program Anne spent sometime reminiscing about childhood/teenage activities. The older patients always enjoy these conversations. I returned to BPC at 1:00pm and sat in on a team treatment meeting. The team treatment was present (Bob), as well as the psychiatrists Dr. Brown and Dr. Xu. Dr. Reynolds (Clinical Psychologist), a medical doctor, a nurse, and a therapy aide was present, as well as Mary Lou the social worker. The Agenda was passed out along with the Cardex at the beginning of the meeting. At the top of the aganeda was to have a debriefing with a particular female patient from ward 75. This patient came in and was disciplined by the treatment team leader. This patient was on a restricted diet and she bought some chips (which she is not supposed to have). She has very little teeth and can choke easily. Staff tried to explain this to her at the time and they had to restrain her in the end because she was acting out. The team leader Bob asked her about the situation and she put the blame on staff. She lied about her diet and said that the staff was being cruel to her and she didn't act out in anyway. Bob reminded her that she is on a restricted diet, but she claimed she can chew fine. They offered her the option of dentures so she could change her diet but she refused. She also refused to sign a slip stating that she had this conversation with the treatment team (which would be put in her chart).
Following the debriefing the team discussed a possible transfer of a patient to BPC, changes in the Cardex format, and privlige and policy structure. Dr. Jones Brown then reviewed ward 75's Cardex. The team discussed each patient from ward 75 one at a time on their progress and wrote notes, or made changes to their treament plans. After Dr. Brown wrapped up the Cardex a young female's parents came in to discuss their daughters discharge. The team explained to the parents that they want the female patient to go to assisted care before she could live with the father. The father understood and agreed with making that move. The team also explained to the parents that their daughter needs to participate more in program and show that she is knowledgable of and can perform basic living skills. The female patient was brought into the room, shortly after the team spoke to the parents. The team had the father explain to his daughter the situation and what she would have to do to come back home. The female patient (daughter) got very emotional, the conversation was intense, but she smiled at the end. The parents were escorted out the room along with the female patient after the father daughter conversation. The team was hoping that this conversation would help motivate the female patient to participate more so she could eventually be discharged. The problem with this particular patient is that she only does what she wants. She posses the skills she need to be discharged but refuses to show the staff otherwise (staff is aware of this). Overall, that point in the meeting was very intense for me. I saw how the job could take an emotional toll on you. Towards the end of the meeting Dr. Reynolds went over privlige requests from patients and the team went over patients who would be getting discharged soon. The meeting then came to an end at 3:00pm and I returned home. Tomorrow is my last day, and I can honestly say that I will miss being around the patients. Time really does fly.

{{color c="blue"text="Tuesday" August 22nd: BPC Treatment Mall:Total Hours: 5"}}
I attended the morning meeting as usuall and updated the board on the third floor again. Once more, I worked with Anne on the 5th floor of the Strozzi building 9:00am-11:00am. We held and exercise group consisting of the senior patients from ward 65. Most of the patients participated as they stretched their limbs and listened to the sounds of Tuxedo Junction and Elvis. Many of the older patients have problems with their feet and hands (arthritis) and things of that nature. Exercise is a good way for the elder patients to keep their physical health intact which in turn, will have them feeling good mentally. Towards the end of the program Anne spent sometime reminiscing about childhood/teenage activities. The older patients always enjoy these conversations. I returned to BPC at 1:00pm and sat in on a team treatment meeting. The team treatment was present (Bob), as well as the psychiatrists Dr. Jones and Dr. Xu. Dr. Reynolds (Clinical Psychologist), a medical doctor, a nurse, and a therapy aide was present, as well as Mary Lou the social worker.

{{color c="blue"text="Tuesday July 4th: BPC Total Hours: 0"}}
{{color c="blue"text="Thursday July 13th: BPC Treatment Mall:Hours: 4"}}
{{color c="blue"text="Monday August 21st: BPC Treatment Mall:Total Hours: 5"}}
{{color c="blue"text="Tuesday" August 22nd: BPC Treatment Mall:Total Hours: 5"}}
I attended the morning meeting as usuall and updated the board on the third floor again. Once more, I worked with Anne on the 5th floor of the Strozzi building 9:00am-11:00am. We held and exercise group consisting of the senior patients from ward 65. Most of the patients participated as they stretched their limbs and listened to the sounds of Tuxedo Junction and Elvis. Many of the older patients have problems with their feet and hands (arthritis) and things of that nature. Exercise is a good way for the elder patients to keep their physical health intact which in turn, will have them feeling good mentally. Towards the end of the program Anne spent sometime reminiscing about childhood/teenage activities. The older patients always enjoy these conversations. I returned to BPC at 1:00pm and sat in on a team treatment meeting. The team treatment was present (Bob), as well as the psychiatrists Dr. Jones and Dr. Xu. Dr. Reynolds (Clinical Psychologist), a medical doctor, a nurse, and a therapy aide was present, as well as Mary Lou the social worker.

{{color c="blue"text="Monday July 4th: BPC Total Hours: 0"}}
{{color c="blue"text="Tuesday July 11th: BPC Treatment Mall:Hours: 4"}}
{{color c="blue"text="Monday August 21st: BPC Treatment Mall:Total Hours: 4"}}

We were short staffed today in the Strozzi Building's Treatment Mall (as I saw for myself in our 8:00am morning meeting). I looked over the binder containing sheets of patients who either refused medication, were involved in an incedent, or wwere being moved to another ward (all occuring from the night before). I also (since we were short staffed) made changes to the bulletin board containing info. about which patients went to which program. I worked with the older patients from ward 65 with Anne (Occupational therapist), on the 5th floor of Strozzi today. Originally Anne was running a program called "Healthy Living Styles", we ended up having an open discussion instead. One of the male patients actually ran away for two days and took a Greyhound bus to Cleveland. They retrieved him from the city mission there. Anne discussed how she was suprised by his street smarts and was happy he was able to coordinate a trip such as this. On the other hand she warned him that it wasn't the right thing to do. She explained that if he wants to make arrangements to go off the BPC campus he must speak to his social worker. I'm not sure how this move will effect his discharge and privliges but I'm sure it will have some impact on it. The patient showed very little understanding of the repercussions of his actions.
Another male patient whom I worked with and been in program with before said something that surprised me today. This male is usually kind but gets short tempered when he does not receive what he wants when he wants it. He is very into and knowledgable of art, and he has drawn over half the staff (including myself) at BPC. At one point in our session he asked me how much longer I would be staying here and what my purpose at BPC was. After I answered him, he said "Do you know what they do to you here? They take a big roll of toilet paper, the size of a football, wet it, then shove it down your throat". I explained to him that I didn't think they would do such a thing here, and that I never heard of that happening before but he believed different. Another female patient was anxious, and worried all of the program that no one would take her to the hair dresser this afternoon. Anne told her in the beginning of program that she would, but the patient asked that same question over and over all through program. In addition, one female patient kept asking me and Anne if her brother was dead. Her brother had died a long time ago. She would ask if he was dead and then say he was dead and died a long time ago, then proceeded to say he died recently. When Anne and I corrected her she called us liars and then said she never lied in her life. Following, she continued to ask if her brother was dead again. These particular patients were very delusional and paranoid.
Later in the day at 1:00pm I returned to the same room, with the same patients, and Anne. The patients did leisure activities. Two females did their nails, two other female patients played rummy. One man worked on coloring a picture, while another read magazines. One of the female patients did not participate and was verbally aggressive and loud in the beginning of program (she calmed down midway through program). I played cards with one of the male patients who lost his short term memory due to alcohol abuse. We played the game "War"; I had to remind him here and there how to play in certain situations in the game. At 3:00pm, I signed out and left BPC.

We were short staffed today in the Strozzi Building's Treatment Mall (as I saw for myself in our 8:00am morning meeting). I looked over the binder containing sheets of patients who either refused medication, was involved in an incedent, or was being moved to another ward (all occuring from the night before). I also (since we were short staffed) made changes to the bulletin board containing info. about which patients went to which program. I worked with the older patients from ward 65 with Anne (Occupational therapist), on the 5th floor of Strozzi today. Originally Anne was running a program called "Healthy Living Styles", we ended up having an open discussion instead. One of the male patients actually ran away for to days and took a Greyhound bus to Clevland. They retrieved him from the city mission there. Anne discussed how she was suprised by his street smarts and was happy he was able to coordinate a trip such as this. On the other hand she warned him that it wasn't the right thing to do. She explained that if he wants to make arrangements to go off the BPC campus he must speak to his social worker. I'm not sure how this move will effect his discharge and privliges but I'm sure it will have some impact on it. The patient showed very little understanding of the repercussions of his actions.
Another male patient whom I worked with and been in program with before said something that surprised me today. This male is usually kind but gets short tempered when he does not recieve what he wants when he wants it. He is very into and knowledgable of art, and he has drawn over half the staff (including myself) at BPC. At one point in our session he asked me how much long I would be staying here and what my purpose at BPC was. After I answered him, he said "Do you know what they do to you here? They take a big roll of toilet paper, the size of a football, wet it, then shove it down your throat". I explained to him that I didn't think they would do such a thing here, and that I never heard of that happening before but he believed different. Another female patient was anxious, and worried all of program that no one would take her to the hair dresser this afternoon. Anne told her in the beginning of program that she would, but the patient asked that same question over and over all through program. In addition one female patient kept asking me and Anne if her brother was dead. Her brother had died a long time ago. She would ask if he was dead and then say he was dead and died a long time ago then proceeded to say he died recently. When Anne and I corrected her she called us a liars and then said she never lied in her life. Following, she continued to ask if her brother was dead again. These particular patients were very delusional and paranoid.
Later in the day at 1:00pm I returned to the same room, with the same patients, and Anne. The patients did lesiure activities. Two females did their nails, two other female patients played rummy. One man worked on coloring a picture, while another read magazines. One of the female patients did not participate and was verbally aggressive and loud in the beginning of program (she calmed down midway through program). I played cards with one of the male patients who lost his short term memory due to alcohol abuse. We played the game "War"; I had to remind him here and there how to play in certain situations in the game. At 3:00pm, I signed out and left BPC.

{{color c="blue"text="Monday July 3rd: BPC Treatment Mall:Total Hours: 4"}}
{{color c="blue"text="Monday August 7th: BPC Treatment Mall/Court yard:Total Hours: 5"}}
{{color c="blue"text="Friday August 12th: BPC Strozzi Building:Treatment Mall/Friendship Clubhouse/Hannah's Ice Cream:Time: 8:00am-11:00am & 1:00pm-3:00pm:Total Hours:5"}}
{{color c="blue"text="Monday August 21st: BPC Treatment Mall:Total Hours: 4"}}
We were short staffed today in the Strozzi Building's Treatment Mall (as I saw for myself in our 8:00am morning meeting). I looked over the binder containing sheets of patients who either refused medication, was involved in an incedent, or was being moved to another ward (all occuring from the night before). I also (since we were short staffed) made changes to the bulletin board containing info. about which patients went to which program. I worked with the older patients from ward 65 with Anne (Occupational therapist), on the 5th floor of Strozzi today. Originally Anne was running a program called "Healthy Living Styles", we ended up having an open discussion instead. One of the male patients actually ran away for to days and took a Greyhound bus to Clevland. They retrieved him from the city mission there. Anne discussed how she was suprised by his street smarts and was happy he was able to coordinate a trip such as this. On the other hand she warned him that it wasn't the right thing to do. She explained that if he wants to make arrangements to go off the BPC campus he must speak to his social worker. I'm not sure how this move will effect his discharge and privliges but I'm sure it will have some impact on it. The patient showed very little understanding of the repercussions of his actions.
Another male patient whom I worked with and been in program with before said something that surprised me today. This male is usually kind but gets short tempered when he does not recieve what he wants when he wants it. He is very into and knowledgable of art, and he has drawn over half the staff (including myself) at BPC. At one point in our session he asked me how much long I would be staying here and what my purpose at BPC was. After I answered him, he said "Do you know what they do to you here? They take a big roll of toilet paper, the size of a football, wet it, then shove it down your throat". I explained to him that I didn't think they would do such a thing here, and that I never heard of that happening before but he believed different. Another female patient was anxious, and worried all of program that no one would take her to the hair dresser this afternoon. Anne told her in the beginning of program that she would, but the patient asked that same question over and over all through program. In addition one female patient kept asking me and Anne if her brother was dead. Her brother had died a long time ago. She would ask if he was dead and then say he was dead and died a long time ago then proceeded to say he died recently. When Anne and I corrected her she called us a liars and then said she never lied in her life. Following, she continued to ask if her brother was dead again. These particular patients were very delusional and paranoid.
Later in the day at 1:00pm I returned to the same room, with the same patients, and Anne. The patients did lesiure activities. Two females did their nails, two other female patients played rummy. One man worked on coloring a picture, while another read magazines. One of the female patients did not participate and was verbally aggressive and loud in the beginning of program (she calmed down midway through program). I played cards with one of the male patients who lost his short term memory due to alcohol abuse. We played the game "War"; I had to remind him here and there how to play in certain situations in the game. At 3:00pm, I signed out and left BPC.

{{color c="blue"text="Monday July 3nd: BPC Treatment Mall:Total Hours: 4"}}
{{color c="blue"text="Friday August 4th: BPC Treatment Mall/Court yard:Total Hours: 5"}}
{{color c="blue"text="Friday August 11th: BPC Strozzi Building:Treatment Mall/Friendship Clubhouse/Hannah's Ice Cream:Time: 8:00am-11:00am & 1:00pm-3:00pm:Total Hours:5"}}

{{color c="blue"text="Friday August 11th: BPC Strozzi Building:Treatment Mall/Friendship Clubhouse/Hannah's Ice Cream:Time: 8:00am-11:00am & 1:00pm-3:00pm:Total Hours:5"}}
I attended the morning meeting, in which staff discussed room cleaning deligations and what groups particular patients would be going to for the day. I was assigned to help Mary and Bob (recreational therapists) with the men on the third floor of Strozzi. The men were brought to the work for pay room. Most of them were from ward 76; there were about 11 men in attendance. Here, they packed Mr.Clean Magic Erasers/sponges (as some of the patients have done beforehand at Empire Enterprises). The male patients were very productive, and the packaging kept them busy. All the patients, whether it be male of female, participate more when there is money involved. I helped to watch over the men as they worked. On male patient stamped the boxes the sponges were to be put into. I helped to organize those boxes and distribute them to the males who ran out of them (after packing a number of sponges). In every program there is an attendance sheet and each patient is rated on their participation. They are rated on a scale from zero (no participation) to 4 (high participation). Following working with Bob and Mary I went off to lunch and was lucky enough to go on a community outing with Dr. Reynolds and Donna (nurse).
Community outings allow patients to take field trips, explore the city, other areas providing treament, and teaches them social skills and proper etiquette when they are out in the community. Dr. Reynolds, Donna, and I rented a van and took 7 females from ward 75 to the Friendship Clubhouse. This building is off the BPC campus, located off of Main St. This was a drop-in center for former patients. It provides food, a place to shop for clothes, a recreation center and some social groups. The patients were provided with a tour and got a chance to buy some candy from their snack shop and shop in the small clothing store. This facility is open through the majority of the day, but it does not provide a place to sleep over night. The former patients get to cook their own meal as a group and are assigned cleaning chores through the day. All of the female patients got a warm feeling from the facility and wanted to come back again. In addition to the Friendship Clubhouse, Dr. Reynolds and Donna took us to Hannah's Ice Cream on Colvin. I believe this was the highlight of the female patients day (also seeing men in cars and on the street). Donna paid for one ice cream cone per patient. The patients got to pick what type of ice cream they wanted. Two of the patients got second helpings (they payed with their own money though). When all the patients were finished, we headed back in the van and returned to BPC. Dr. Reynolds and Donna escorted the female patients back to the ward and I returned my keys, signed out, and went home (must do this everytime I leave).

{{color c="blue"text="Friday August 11th: BPC Strozzi Building:Treatment Mall/Friendship Clubhouse/Hanna's Ice Cream:Time: 8:00am-11:00am & 1:00pm-3:00pm:Total Hours:5"}}
I attended the morning meeting, in which staff discussed room cleaning deligations and what groups particular patients would be going to for the day. I was assigned to help Mary and Bob (recreational therapists) with them men on the third floor of Strozzi. The men were brought to the work for pay room. Most of them were from ward 76; there were about 11 men in attendance. Here, they packed Mr.Clean Magic Erasers/sponges (as some of the patients have done beforehand at Empire Enterprises). The male patients were very productive, and the packaging kept them busy. All the patients whether it be male of female, participate more when there is money involved. I helped to watch over the men as they worked. On male patient stamped the boxes the sponges were to be put into. I helped to organize those boxes and distrubute them to the males who ran out, after packing a number of sponges. In every program there is an attendance sheet and each patient is rated on their participation. They are rated on a scale from zero (no participation) to 4 (high participation). Following working with Bob and Mary I went off to lunch and was lucky enough to go on a community outing with Dr. Reynolds and Dona (nurse).
Community outings, allows patients to take field trips, explore the city, other areas providing treament, and teaches them social skills and proper etiquette when they are out in the community. Dr. Reynolds, Dona, and I rented a van and took 7 females from ward 75 to the Friendship Clubhouse. This building is off the BPC campus located off of Main St. This was a drop-in center for former patients. It provides food, a place to shop for clothes, a recreation center and some social groups. The patients were provided with a tour and got a chance to buy some candy from their snack shop and shop in the small clothing store. This facility is open through the majority of the day, but it does not provide a place to sleep over night. The former patients get to cook their own meal as a group and are assigned cleaning chores through the day. All of the female patients got a warm feeling from the facility and wanted to come back again. In addition to the Friendship Clubhouse, Dr. Reynolds and Dona took us to Hanna's Ice Cream on Colvin. I believe this was the highlight of the female patients day (also seeing men in cars and on the street). Dona paid for one ice cream cone per patients. The patients got to pick what type of ice cream they wanted. Two of the patients got second helpings (they payed with their own money though). When all the patients were finished, we headed back in the van and returned to BPC. Dr. Reynolds and Dona escorted the female patients back to the ward and I returned my keys, signed out, and went home (must do this everytime I leave).

{{color c="blue"text="Friday August 11th: BPC Strozzi Building:Treatment Mall/Court yard:Total Hours:5"}}

~~{{color c="blue"text="Thursday August 11th: BPC Strozzi Building:Treatment Mall/Court yard:Total Hours:5"}}~~

Shadowing Dr. Reynolds gave me further insight into the role of a clinical psychologist and what title I would like to pursue in the mental health field. I started my day in Dr.Reynolds office on the fifth floor south ward of the Strozzi Building. This is the only all female ward in the building. Dr. Reynolds discussed his education, his role in the hospital, and what I could/should do in terms of becoming a Clinical Psychologist. Our first event of the day was working with a handfull of women from group 75 in the Treatment Mall. Dr. Reynolds along with Doris Richardson (Recreational therapist/my supervisor) ran a group called Emotional balancing. They passed out worksheets to the patients on emotional balancing, self-love, mutual relationships, meaningful work, and goals and visions for the future. The worksheets defined these terms; in addition one worksheet had a self survey dealing with the mind, body, and spirit, and taking care of the three. It contained questions such as "when was the last time you exercised for 30 minutes". The purpose of this discussion was to encourage the ladies to have goals, want to live life, and take care of themselves emotionally. Dr. Reynolds made sure to ask every patient what their goals were, and to involve them in the discussion. Two patients fell asleep, even after Dr. Reynolds attempts to get them involved and talking (it happens at times).
In addition to emotional balancing, Dr. Reynolds held another discussion about relationships that can interfere with one's goals. Many of the female patients have been in abusive relationships with significant others. Therefore it was important for Dr. Reynolds to emphasize how these types of toxic relationships can become barriers and prevent the patients from reaching their goals. He also explained that having children, or our peers can sometimes change or get in the way of our goals. Thereafter, Dr. Reynolds took me to a "Training Committee Meeting". The meeting was held by Dr. DiNezza (whom I worked with before). There were two 3 other psychologists present besides Dr. Reynolds. There is only one female clinical psychologist at BPC. The committee discussed upcoming grad students and the training that will be provided for their internships at BPC. Three of the incoming students were female, and Dr. DiNezza wanted to bring in another female psychologist (since there is only one) for the female students. He felt that there was not enough diversity and some of the issues the female students might be faced with would be better dealt with one of the female psychologists. He even asked me my opinion on the ordeal!! They then went on to discuss seminars that were to be held for the students and who would be presenting at these seminars. Following the meeting, Dr. Reynolds and I went to rent a van from the campus to take three of the females from ward 75 over to Action for Mental Health on Kenmore Ave. A therapy aid came along named Dianna. The three women attended a group at Action for Mental Health called Trauma Survivors. The women did not discuss their specific trauma experiences in this group. Instead, for the day, the women created and decorated binders to keep a daily journal in. After the program was finished we took the female patients back to the ward and returned the van.
Dr. Reynolds and I then attended a Trauma Awareness group in the Strozzi Building. Dr. Reynolds, Amy (Social Worker), and two fully recovered patients, and I were asked to review a tape that discussed trauma. This tape was to be used for training for incoming students. We all watched the 15 minute movie in the Annex, which held training classrooms for incoming students and staff. All of the group members though the video was inappropriate and was geared more towards alcohol and drug abuse instead of trauma. The video did make one good valid point about trauma. The video explained that sometimes the person that caused the victim trauma can have trauma from that within itself. I never thought about how a person who caused others trauma could suffer and be traumatized by their guilt, regret, and behavior, and harm they caused to others. When I left it was 4:00pm. I was very thankful for this experience I had with Dr. Reynolds today.
This morning I attended the recreational staff meeting and was assigned by Doris to work with Bob (recreational therapist). We went to the 7th and 2nd floor of Strozzi to round up qualified patients to go over to Empire Enterprises. Bob had to fill out some paper work and get it signed in order to bring the patients over to Empire (common process because of liabilities). We took 8 female patients and one male patient over to Empire. Here, the patients made some money boxing the Mr. CLean Magic Erasers. One patient stamped the box covers instead, and I chipped in to help. All of the patients worked hard, were motivated to get money, and none of them quit in the middle of the job. Around 11:00 Bob and I escorted the patients back to the wards and I left for lunch. At 1:00 pm I helped out Brenda the nurse, along with two other therapy aids, watch over some patients as they smoked in front of the Strozzi Building. One of the patients who is autistic actually started (what I considered )a conversation, and for him that was good compared to his normal behavior. He did not repeat my words when I answered him or asked him a question, and he even made an observation and comment about the weather on his own. He wasn't jittery or loud, which was exactly the opposite of what I expected. Following, I headed to the art room on the 2nd floor (Treament Mall). I helped Sandy, a recreational therapist watch over and help the patients work on their hobbies. It was a small and easy to manage group consisting of mostly patients from ward 65.
This morning I met the TTL (team treament leader) of the recreational therapists in the 8:00 meeting. The TTL's name was Renne. She addressed some issues with the rest of the therapists (seemed very stern). After the meeting I paired up with Anne West (Occupational therapist). We worked in the arts and crafts room with ward 65, which consists of senior citizen male and female patients. One of the men was acting out today. I believe he is autistic, he repeats people often and blurts out sentences. One of the other patients was getting very agitated by the other patients behavior. The male patient usually goes home on weekends, and every time he is about to go home he gets very anxious. When he is anxious his condition is not as controlled so he becomes very vocal and antsy. Anne and myself had to tell him several times to stop harassing the other patients and to lower his voice/have some quiet time. I played cards with this particular patient a couple of times so he would settle down some but at the end of the program it didn't to seem to make much of a difference. The other patients were well behaved and they painted, colored, and did beading. One of the older male patients is very skilled at drawing. He painted a picture of Jesus and gave it to me. Many of the patients have made religious art, and are religious themselves. They often have strong feelings about their religious beliefs. Almost all of the patients have mini bibles and rosarys. This afternoon Anne, Mike (Rehab Counsler), and I took the patients from 65 and 75 out to the Court yard so they could smoke, socialize, play board games, and read. It is always a pleasent gathering when the patients get to go outside. There were few problems with the patients and many cooperated with each other to play games and socialize. I personally played UNO and Connect four with two of the patients. I actually had fun playing the board games with them since I haven't played them in 12 years practically!

Shadowing Dr. Reynolds gave me further insight into the role of a clinical psychologist and what title I would like to pursue in the mental health field. I started my day in Dr.Reynolds office on the fifth floor south ward of the Strozzi Building. This is the only all female ward in the building. Dr. Reynolds discussed is education, his role in the hospital, and what I could/should do in terms of becoming a Clinical Psychologist. Our first event of the day was working with a handfull of women from group 75 in the Treatment Mall. Dr. Reynolds along with Doris Richardson (Recreational therapist/my supervisor) ran a group called Emotional balancing. They passed out worksheets to the patients on emotional balancing, self-love, mutual relationships, meaningful work, and goals and visions for the future. The worksheets defined these terms; in addition one worksheet had a self survey dealing with the mind, body, and spirit, and taking care of the three. It contained questions such as "when was the last time you exercised for 30 minutes". The purpose of this discussion was to encourage the ladies to have goals, want to live life, and take care of themselves emotionally. Dr. Reynolds made sure to ask every patient what their goals were, and to involve them in the discussion. Two patient fell asleep, even afte Dr. Reynolds attempts to get them involved and talking (it happens at times).
In addition to emotional balancing, Dr. Reynolds held another discussion about relationships that can interfere with one's goals. Many of the female patients have been in abusive relationships with significant others. Therefore it was important for Dr. Reynolds to emphasize how these types of toxic relationships can become barries and prevent the patients from reaching their goals. He also explained that having children, or our peers can sometimes change or get in the way of our goals. Thereafter, Dr. Reynolds took me to a "Training Committee Meeting". The meeting was held by Dr. DiNezza (whom I worked with before). There were two 3 other psychologists present besides Dr. Reynolds. There is only one female clinical psychologist in BPC. The committee discussed upcoming grad students and their training that will be provided for their internships at BPC. Three of the incoming students were female, and Dr. DiNezza wanted to bring in another female psychologist (since there is only one) for the female students. He felt that there was not enough diversity and some of the issues the female students might be faced with would be better dealt with one of the female psychologists. He even asked me my opinion on the ordeal!! They then went on to discuss seminars that were to be held for the students and who would be presenting at these seminars. Following the meeting Dr. Reynolds and I went to rent a van from the campus to take three of the females from ward 75 over to Action for Mental Health on Kenmore Ave. A therapy aid came along named Dianna. The three women attended a group at Action for Mental Health called Trauma Survivors. The women did not discuss their specific trauma experiences in this group. Instead, for the day the women created and decorated binders to keep a daily journal in. After the program was finished we took the female patients back to the ward and returned the van.
Dr. Reynolds and I then attended a Trauma Awarness group in the Strozzi Building. Dr. Reynolds, Amy (Social Worker), and two fully recovered patients, and I were asked to review a tape that discussed trauma. This tape was to be used for training for incoming students. We all watched the 15 minute movie in the Annex, which held training classrooms for incoming students and staff. All of the group members though the video was inappropriate and was geared more towards alcohol and drug abuse instead of trauma. The video did make one good valid point about trauma. The video explained that sometimes the person that caused the victim trauma can have trauma from that within itself. I never thought about how a person who caused others trauma could suffer and be traumatized by their guilt, regret, and behavior, and harm they caused to others. When I left it was 4:00pm. I was very thankful for this experience I had with Dr. Reynolds today.
This morning I attended the recreational staff meeting and was assigned by Doris to work with Bob (recreational therapist). We went to the 7th and 2nd floor of Strozzi to round up qualified patients to go over to Empire Enterprises. Bob had to fill out some paper work and get it signed in order to bring the patients over to Empire (common process because of liabilities). We took 8 female patients and one male patient over to Empire. Here, the patients made some money boxing the Mr. CLean Magic Erasers. One patient stamped the box covers instead, and I chipped in to help. All of the patients worked hard, were motivated to get money, and none of them quit in the middle of the job. Around 11:00 15 Bob and I escorted the patients back to the wards and I left for lunch. At 1:00 pm I helped out Brenda the nurse along with two other therapy aids, watch over some patients as they smoked in front of the Strozzi Building. One of the patients who is autistic actually started up, what I considered a conversation for him compared to normal. He did not repeat my words when I answered him or asked him a question and he even made an observation and comment on the weather on his own. He wasn't jittery our loud, which was exactly the opposite of what I expected. Following, I headed to the art room on the 2nd floor (Treament Mall). I helped Sandy, a recreational therapist watch over and help the patients work on their hobbies. It was a small, and easy to manage group consisting of mostly patients from ward 65.
This morning I met the TTL (team treament leader) of the recreational therapists in the 8:00 meeting. The TTL's name was Renne. She addressed some issues with the rest of the therapists (seemed very stern). After the meeting I paired up with Anne West (Occupational therapist). We worked in the arts and crafts room with ward 65, which consists of senior citizen male and female patients. One of the men was acting out today. I believe he is autistic, he repeats people often and blurts out sentences. One of the other patients was getting very agitated by the other patients behavior. The male patient usually goes home on weekends, and every time he is about to go home he gets very anxious. When he is anxious his condition is not as controlled so he becomes very vocal and antsy. Anne and myself had to tell him several times to stop harassing the other patients and to lower his voice/have some quiet time. I played cards with this particular patient a couple of times so he would settle down some but at the end of the program it didn't to seem to make much of a difference. The other patients were well behaved and the painted, colored, and did beading. One of the older male patients is very skilled in drawing. He painted a picture of Jesus and gave it to me. Many of the patients have made religous art, and are religious themselves. They often have strong feelings about their religous beliefs. Almost all of the patients have mini bibles and rosarys. This afternoon Anne, Mike (Rehab Counsler), and I took the patients from 65 and 75 out to the Court yard so they could smoke, socialize, play board games, and read. It is always a pleasent gathering when the patients get to go outside. There were few problems with the patients and many cooperated with each other to play games and socialize. I personally played UNO and Connect four with two of the patients. I actually had fun playing the board games with them since I haven't played them in 12 years practically!

{{color c="blue"text="Thursday August 10th: BPC Strozzi Building:Treatment Mall/Empire Enterprises: Total Hours:5"}}
{{color c="blue"text="Thursday August 11th: BPC Strozzi Building:Treatment Mall/Court yard:Total Hours:5"}}
This morning I met the TTL (team treament leader) of the recreational therapists in the 8:00 meeting. The TTL's name was Renne. She addressed some issues with the rest of the therapists (seemed very stern). After the meeting I paired up with Anne West (Occupational therapist). We worked in the arts and crafts room with ward 65, which consists of senior citizen male and female patients. One of the men was acting out today. I believe he is autistic, he repeats people often and blurts out sentences. One of the other patients was getting very agitated by the other patients behavior. The male patient usually goes home on weekends, and every time he is about to go home he gets very anxious. When he is anxious his condition is not as controlled so he becomes very vocal and antsy. Anne and myself had to tell him several times to stop harassing the other patients and to lower his voice/have some quiet time. I played cards with this particular patient a couple of times so he would settle down some but at the end of the program it didn't to seem to make much of a difference. The other patients were well behaved and the painted, colored, and did beading. One of the older male patients is very skilled in drawing. He painted a picture of Jesus and gave it to me. Many of the patients have made religous art, and are religious themselves. They often have strong feelings about their religous beliefs. Almost all of the patients have mini bibles and rosarys. This afternoon Anne, Mike (Rehab Counsler), and I took the patients from 65 and 75 out to the Court yard so they could smoke, socialize, play board games, and read. It is always a pleasent gathering when the patients get to go outside. There were few problems with the patients and many cooperated with each other to play games and socialize. I personally played UNO and Connect four with two of the patients. I actually had fun playing the board games with them since I haven't played them in 12 years practically!

~~{{color c="blue"text="Tuesday August 8th: BPC Strozzi Building:Treatment Mall/Empire Enterprises: Total Hours:5"}}~~

Shadowing Dr. Reynolds gave me further insight into the role of a clinical psychologist and what title I would like to pursue in the mental health field. I started my day in Dr.Reynolds office on the fifth floor south ward of the Strozzi Building. This is the only all female ward in the building. Dr. Reynolds discussed is education, his role in the hospital, and what I could/should do in terms of becoming a Clinical Psychologist. Our first event of the day was working with a handfull of women from group 75 in the Treatment Mall. Dr. Reynolds along with Doris Richardson (Recreational therapist/my supervisor) ran a group called Emotional balancing. They passed out worksheets to the patients on emotional balancing, self-love, mutual relationships, meaningful work, and goals and visions for the future. The worksheets defined these terms; in addition one worksheet had a self survey dealing with the mind, body, and spirit, and taking care of the three. It contained questions such as "when was the last time you exercised for 30 minutes". The purpose of this discussion was to encourage the ladies to have goals, want to live life, and take care of themselves emotionally. Dr. Reynolds made sure to ask every patient what their goals were, and to involve them in the discussion. Two patient fell asleep, even afte Dr. Reynolds attempts to get them involved and talking (it happens at times).
In addition to emotional balancing, Dr. Reynolds held another discussion about relationships that can interfere with one's goals. Many of the female patients have been in abusive relationships with significant others. Therefore it was important for Dr. Reynolds to emphasize how these types of toxic relationships can become barries and prevent the patients from reaching their goals. He also explained that having children, or our peers can sometimes change or get in the way of our goals. Thereafter, Dr. Reynolds took me to a "Training Committee Meeting". The meeting was held by Dr. DiNezza (whom I worked with before). There were two 3 other psychologists present besides Dr. Reynolds. There is only one female clinical psychologist in BPC. The committee discussed upcoming grad students and their training that will be provided for their internships at BPC. Three of the incoming students were female, and Dr. DiNezza wanted to bring in another female psychologist (since there is only one) for the female students. He felt that there was not enough diversity and some of the issues the female students might be faced with would be better dealt with one of the female psychologists. He even asked me my opinion on the ordeal!! They then went on to discuss seminars that were to be held for the students and who would be presenting at these seminars. Following the meeting Dr. Reynolds and I went to rent a van from the campus to take three of the females from ward 75 over to Action for Mental Health on Kenmore Ave. A therapy aid came along named Dianna. The three women attended a group at Action for Mental Health called Trauma Survivors. The women did not discuss their specific trauma experiences in this group. Instead, for the day the women created and decorated binders to keep a daily journal in. After the program was finished we took the female patients back to the ward and returned the van.
Dr. Reynolds and I then attended a Trauma Awarness group in the Strozzi Building. Dr. Reynolds, Amy (Social Worker), and two fully recovered patients, and I were asked to review a tape that discussed trauma. This tape was to be used for training for incoming students. We all watched the 15 minute movie in the Annex, which held training classrooms for incoming students and staff. All of the group members though the video was inappropriate and was geared more towards alcohol and drug abuse instead of trauma. The video did make one good valid point about trauma. The video explained that sometimes the person that caused the victim trauma can have trauma from that within itself. I never thought about how a person who caused others trauma could suffer and be traumatized by their guilt, regret, and behavior, and harm they caused to others. When I left it was 4:00pm. I was very thankful for this experience I had with Dr. Reynolds today.
{{color c="blue"text="Tuesday August 8th: BPC Strozzi Building:Treatment Mall/Empire Enterprises: Total Hours:5"}}
This morning I attended the recreational staff meeting and was assigned by Doris to work with Bob (recreational therapist). We went to the 7th and 2nd floor of Strozzi to round up qualified patients to go over to Empire Enterprises. Bob had to fill out some paper work and get it signed in order to bring the patients over to Empire (common process because of liabilities). We took 8 female patients and one male patient over to Empire. Here, the patients made some money boxing the Mr. CLean Magic Erasers. One patient stamped the box covers instead, and I chipped in to help. All of the patients worked hard, were motivated to get money, and none of them quit in the middle of the job. Around 11:00 15 Bob and I escorted the patients back to the wards and I left for lunch. At 1:00 pm I helped out Brenda the nurse along with two other therapy aids, watch over some patients as they smoked in front of the Strozzi Building. One of the patients who is autistic actually started up, what I considered a conversation for him compared to normal. He did not repeat my words when I answered him or asked him a question and he even made an observation and comment on the weather on his own. He wasn't jittery our loud, which was exactly the opposite of what I expected. Following, I headed to the art room on the 2nd floor (Treament Mall). I helped Sandy, a recreational therapist watch over and help the patients work on their hobbies. It was a small, and easy to manage group consisting of mostly patients from ward 65.

Shadowing Dr. Reynolds gave me further insight into the role of a clinical psychologist and what title I would like to pursue in the mental health field. I started my day in Dr.Reynolds office on the fifth floor south ward of the Strozzi Building. This is the only all female ward in the building. Dr. Reynolds discussed is education, his role in the hospital, and what I could/should do in terms of becoming a Clinical Psychologist. Our first event of the day was working with a handfull of women from group 75 in the Treatment Mall. Dr. Reynolds along with Doris Richardson (Recreational therapist/my supervisor) ran a group called Emotional balancing. They passed out worksheets to the patients on emotional balancing, self-love, mutual relationships, meaningful work, and goals and visions for the future. The worksheets defined these terms; in addition one worksheet had a self survey dealing with the mind, body, and spirit, and taking care of the three. It contained questions such as "when was the last time you exercised for 30 minutes". The purpose of this discussion was to encourage the ladies to have goals, want to live life, and take care of themselves emotionally. Dr. Reynolds made sure to ask every patient what their goals were, and to involve them in the discussion. Two patient fell asleep, even afte Dr. Reynolds attempts to get them involved and talking (it happens at times). In addition to emotional balancing, Dr. Reynolds held another discussion about relationships that can interfere with one's goals. Many of the female patients have been in abusive relationships with significant others. Therefore it was important for Dr. Reynolds to emphasize how these types of toxic relationships can become barries and prevent the patients from reaching their goals. He also explained that having children, or our peers can sometimes change or get in the way of our goals. Thereafter, Dr. Reynolds took me to a "Training Committee Meeting". The meeting was held by Dr. DiNezza (whom I worked with before). There were two 3 other psychologists present besides Dr. Reynolds. There is only one female clinical psychologist in BPC. The committee discussed upcoming grad students and their training that will be provided for their internships at BPC. Three of the incoming students were female, and Dr. DiNezza wanted to bring in another female psychologist (since there is only one) for the female students. He felt that there was not enough diversity and some of the issues the female students might be faced with would be better dealt with one of the female psychologists. He even asked me my opinion on the ordeal!! They then went on to discuss seminars that were to be held for the students and who would be presenting at these seminars. Following the meeting Dr. Reynolds and I went to rent a van from the campus to take three of the females from ward 75 over to Action for Mental Health on Kenmore Ave. A therapy aid came along named Dianna. The three women attended a group at Action for Mental Health called Trauma Survivors. The women did not discuss their specific trauma experiences in this group. Instead, for the day the women created and decorated binders to keep a daily journal in. After the program was finished we took the female patients back to the ward and returned the van. Dr. Reynolds and I then attended a Trauma Awarness group in the Strozzi Building. Dr. Reynolds, Amy (Social Worker), and two fully recovered patients, and I were asked to review a tape that discussed trauma. This tape was to be used for training for incoming students. We all watched the 15 minute movie in the Annex, which held training classrooms for incoming students and staff. All of the group members though the video was inappropriate and was geared more towards alcohol and drug abuse instead of trauma. The video did make one good valid point about trauma. The video explained that sometimes the person that caused the victim trauma can have trauma from that within itself. I never thought about how a person who caused others trauma could suffer and be traumatized by their guilt, regret, and behavior, and harm they caused to others. When I left it was 4:00pm. I was very thankful for this experience I had with Dr. Reynolds today.

Shadowing Dr. Reynolds gave me further insight into the role of a clinical psychologist and what title I would like to pursue in the mental health field. I started my day in Dr.Reynolds office on the fifth floor south ward of the Strozzi Building. This is the only all female ward in the building. Dr. Reynolds discussed is education, his role in the hospital, and what I could/should do in terms of becoming a Clinical Psychologist. Our first event of the day was working with a handfull of women from group 75 in the Treatment Mall. Dr. Reynolds along with Doris Richardson (Recreational therapist/my supervisor) ran a group called Emotional balancing. They passed out worksheets to the patients on emotional balancing, self-love, mutual relationships, meaningful work, and goals and visions for the future. The worksheets defined these terms; in addition one worksheet had a self survey dealing with the mind, body, and spirit, and taking care of the three. It contained questions such as "when was the last time you exercised for 30 minutes". The purpose of this discussion was to encourage the ladies to have goals, want to live life, and take care of themselves emotionally. Dr. Reynolds made sure to ask every patient what their goals were, and to involve them in the discussion. Two patient fell asleep, even afte Dr. Reynolds attempts to get them involved and talking (it happens at times). In addition to emotional balancing, Dr. Reynolds held another discussion about relationships that can interfere with one's goals. Many of the female patients have been in abusive relationships with significant others. Therefore it was important for Dr. Reynolds to emphasize how these types of toxic relationships can become barries and prevent the patients from reaching their goals. He also explained that having children, or our peers can sometimes change or get in the way of our goals. Thereafter, Dr. Reynolds took me to a "Training Committee Meeting". The meeting was held by Dr. DiNezza (whom I worked with before). There were two 3 other psychologists present besides Dr. Reynolds. There is only one female clinical psychologist in BPC. The committee discussed upcoming grad students and their training that will be provided for their internships at BPC. Three of the incoming students were female, and Dr. DiNezza wanted to bring in another female psychologist (since there is only one) for the female students. He felt that there was not enough diversity and some of the issues the female students might be faced with would be better dealt with one of the female psychologists. He even asked me my opinion on the ordeal!!

{{color c="blue"text="Wensday August 9th: BPC Strozzi Building:Treatment Mall/Action for Mental Health/Annex Total Hours:6 and 30min"}}
Shadowing Dr. Reynolds gave me further insight into the role of a clinical psychologist and what title I would like to pursue in the mental health field. I started my day in Dr.Reynolds office on the fifth floor south ward of the Strozzi Building. This is the only all female ward in the building. Dr. Reynolds discussed is education, his role in the hospital, and what I could/should do in terms of becoming a Clinical Psychologist. Our first event of the day was working with a handfull of women from group 75 in the Treatment Mall. Dr. Reynolds along with Doris Richardson (Recreational therapist/my supervisor) ran a group called Emotional balancing. They passed out worksheets to the patients on emotional balancing, self-love, mutual relationships, meaningful work, and goals and visions for the future. The worksheets defined these terms; in addition one worksheet had a self survey dealing with the mind, body, and spirit, and taking care of the three. It contained questions such as "when was the last time you exercised for 30 minutes". The purpose of this discussion was to encourage the ladies to have goals, want to live life, and take care of themselves emotionally. Dr. Reynolds made sure to ask every patient what their goals were, and to involve them in the discussion. Two patient fell asleep, even afte Dr. Reynolds attempts to get them involved and talking (it happens at times). In addition to emotional balancing, Dr. Reynolds held another discussion about relationships that can interfere with one's goals. Many of the female patients have been in abusive relationships with significant others. Therefore it was important for Dr. Reynolds to emphasize how these types of toxic relationships can become barries and prevent the patients from reaching their goals. He also explained that having children, or our peers can sometimes change or get in the way of our goals. Thereafter, Dr. Reynolds took me to a "Training Committee Meeting". The meeting was held by Dr. DiNezza (whom I worked with before). There were two 3 other psychologists present besides Dr. Reynolds. There is only one female clinical psychologist in BPC. The committee discussed upcoming grad students and their training that will be provided for their internships at BPC. Three of the incoming students were female, and Dr. DiNezza wanted to bring in another female psychologist (since there is only one) for the female students. He felt that there was not enough diversity and some of the issues the female students might be faced with would be better dealt with one of the female psychologists. He even asked me my opinion on the ordeal!!

{{color c="blue"text="Tuesday August 8th: BPC Strozzi Building:Treatment Mall: Total Hours:5"}}

~~{{color c="blue"text="Friday August 8th: BPC Strozzi Building:Treatment Mall: Total Hours:5"}}~~

As usual, for this week I attended the morning meeting. I then worked with Mary in arts and crafts, or "Artistic Enrichment". There was a large blend of patients consisting of wards 65,66, and 75. One of the patients had a nose bleeding incident and had to be escorted to the nurse. Some of the patients, most from 66, were unmotivated and did not participate well in the activities. The other patients either colored, painted, or did basket weaving (which was a hit for today). When it was time for break we escorted the patients into the kitchen for some coffee/tea and applesauce. The patients then continued working on their projects back in the art room. I had some difficulties with one patient who can be very stubborn at times while trying to escort her back to the art room. I convinced her that is wasn't fair for the other patients to have to go back, while she stays in the kitchen. After that being said she walked over to the art room. Following this program I went to lunch and returned for a team meeting at 1:00pm. The team meatng members included Dr. Reynolds (clinical psychologist), a therapy aid, Dr. Brown and Dr. Xu (psychiatrists), Mary (occupational therapist), and myself. A list was passed out that consisted of the agenda for the meeting. First, the team reviewed "Developmental and Status Reports", which dealt with issues such as patients moving to different units on the ward or for discharge. Secondly, the team reviewed a cardex for ward 75 (all female ward consisting of many borderline patients). The team reviewed each patient one by one on their progress, problems, and compliance with treatment. Thereafter Dr. Reynolds went over requests made by patients for specific priviliges or passes to see family/go out. The team as a unit either decided to grant, turn down, or delay the priviliges requested by each patient. Lastly, patient interviews were held off until late (ran out of time), and the meeting came to a close at 3:00pm.

As usuall, for this week I attended the morning meeting. I then worked with Mary, in arts and crafts or "Artistic Enrichment". There was a large blend of patients consisting of wards 65,66, and 75. One of the patients had a nose bleeding incident and had to be escorted to the nurse. Some of the patients, most from 66, were unmotivated and did not participate well in the activities. The other patients either colored, painted, or did basket weaving (which was a hit for today). When it was time for break we escorted the patients into the kitchen for some coffe/tea and apple sauce. The pateints then continued working on their projects back in the art room. I had some difficulties with one patient who can be very stubborn at times while trying to escort her back to the art room. I convinced her that is wasn't fair for the other patients to have to go back, while she stays in the kitchen. After that being said she walked over to the art room. Following this program I went to lunch and returned for a team meeting at 1:00pm. The team meatng members included Dr. Reynolds (clinical psychologist), a therapy aid, Dr. Brown and Dr. Xu (psychiatrists), Mary (occupational therapist), and myself. A list was passed out that consisted of the agenda for the meeting. First, the team reviewed "Developmental and Status Reports", which dealt with issues such as patients moving to differnt units on the ward or for discharge. Secondly, the team reviewed a cardex for ward 75 (all female ward consisting of many borderline patients). The team reviewed each patient one by one on their progress, problems, and compliance with treatment. Thereafter Dr. Reynolds went over requests made by patients for specifice privliges or passes to see family/go out. The team as a unit either decided to grant, turn down, or delay the privliges requested by each patient. Lastly, patient interviews were held off until late (ran out of time), and the meeting came to a close at 3:00pm.

{{color c="blue"text="Friday August 4th: BPC Treatment Mall/Court yard:Total Hours: 5"}}
{{color c="blue"text="Friday August 8th: BPC Strozzi Building:Treatment Mall: Total Hours:5"}}
As usuall, for this week I attended the morning meeting. I then worked with Mary, in arts and crafts or "Artistic Enrichment". There was a large blend of patients consisting of wards 65,66, and 75. One of the patients had a nose bleeding incident and had to be escorted to the nurse. Some of the patients, most from 66, were unmotivated and did not participate well in the activities. The other patients either colored, painted, or did basket weaving (which was a hit for today). When it was time for break we escorted the patients into the kitchen for some coffe/tea and apple sauce. The pateints then continued working on their projects back in the art room. I had some difficulties with one patient who can be very stubborn at times while trying to escort her back to the art room. I convinced her that is wasn't fair for the other patients to have to go back, while she stays in the kitchen. After that being said she walked over to the art room. Following this program I went to lunch and returned for a team meeting at 1:00pm. The team meatng members included Dr. Reynolds (clinical psychologist), a therapy aid, Dr. Brown and Dr. Xu (psychiatrists), Mary (occupational therapist), and myself. A list was passed out that consisted of the agenda for the meeting. First, the team reviewed "Developmental and Status Reports", which dealt with issues such as patients moving to differnt units on the ward or for discharge. Secondly, the team reviewed a cardex for ward 75 (all female ward consisting of many borderline patients). The team reviewed each patient one by one on their progress, problems, and compliance with treatment. Thereafter Dr. Reynolds went over requests made by patients for specifice privliges or passes to see family/go out. The team as a unit either decided to grant, turn down, or delay the privliges requested by each patient. Lastly, patient interviews were held off until late (ran out of time), and the meeting came to a close at 3:00pm.

I worked in RCCA today with Lauren (an Occupational Therapist), who deals with outpatients. RCCA stands for Residential Care Center for Adults . 101 outpatients reside in the 3 floors of the co-ed facility;two patients are assigned to each bedroom. The patients choose there own health care provider. They have a range of time to go to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They pick the programs they go to and basically have alot more freedom compared to inpatients. Oupatients have to meet with their psychiatrist at least once a month and are encouraged to taked their meds. These patients usually stay for a year or two and are then discharged to places like family care or community housing. Laurens job is to take care of intake of patients, crisis situations, and patients' discharge. She's basiclly thei social worker. Lauren provides options to patients for discharge, she helps them contact family members. In addition, she helps them to get employed in the community. Patients may come to her office and meet with her at random or schedule an appointment. Lauren deals with alot of paperwork as far as patients' medical records, status, their progress at RCCA. She has to file forms for patients to move from RCCA to places like community homes for discharge. Lauren also keeps notes in each of her patients charts (progress, problems, etc.). I had the chance to view one of the patients charts who was the hot topic for the day. This particular patient has had a history of non-compliance with RCCA rules, and has been involved in prohibited and destructive outside activities. As of today she has been gone for a week, and has not checked in with anyone from the RCCA facility. She had until 12:00am to do so or else she would be discharged. Unfortunately, she was discharged and was put into the hands of AOT (Assisted Outpatient Treatment). The staff had to move all her belongings out of her room, while Lauren had to contact the family and look over and edit the documents in the patients chart in case of a psychiatric autopsy. The staff, including Lauren, seemed to be very disturbed by this event. The staff worked harder on the treatment plan than the patients, and in cases such as this there is never any pay off. The patient has to show intrest and be willing to work as hard as the staff for their recovery, sadly this was not the case for this one patient. All afternoon (1:00pm-3:00pm) files, emails, and phone calls were made and reviewed. There is alot of paper work involved in even the smallest of situation, even allowance for patients at the facility. My day with Lauren really help to clarify what it means to be an outpatient and what work is involved in her position.
This morning I attended my second meeting with the recreation staff. They discussed issues with being understaffed and covering groups of patients for one another. The staff is trying to work out a system for when staff takes vacation or is off for a day. Following the meeting, I worked with Anne West (occupational therapist) with ward 66; consisting of male and female senior patients. Anne and I discussed the different types of ways people can communicate to one another. The patients got involved in the discussion and participated quite well (ward 66 can often be hard to work with). In the afternoon from 1:00pm-3:00pm, Anne, Mike (rehab therapist/nurse), Jodi (therapy aid), Doris (head of recreation), and myself took ward 75 and 66 outside in the court yard. The court yard is outside and is a gated in section of the Strozzi Building. There are benches outside as well as 2 shelters for shade. At hand was a water fountain and two grills as well. The patients had a chance to relax and socialize in this setting. Everyone was cooperative, some patients played card games, some read magizines, others colored or did crossword puzzles. Many of the patients had a chance to work on their social skills and cooperate with others. The patients were also provided with drinks and some had the privilige to smoke. Everyone (staff included), embraced the warm weather and the cool breeze. I enjoyed being outside, especially with the patients.
This morning, at 8:00am I attended the meeting with the recreation staff. At, 9:00am I worked with Mary (recreational therapist) on the second floor of the Strozzi Building. We worked with ward 66, which consists of an older co-ed crowd which can be unmotivated at times. This group normally is ran by Jerry (recreational therapist) but he was on leave. Understaffing can often cause difficulties with placing patients into unscheduled groups, or finding someone to take over their group. Mary and I were placed in the arts and crafts room. I helped one female patient apply make-up, other patients painted or colored. Shortly after arts and crafts I took a lunch break and returned to work with Mary again at 1:00pm. Mary ran Jerry's group again, working with ward 66 and some patients from ward 75. The name of the group was called "Coping with Stress". Mary asked the patients what problems they often placed, and how they cope, or could cope with them. Some of the patients had very delusional ides, and went off topic. One patient in particular was very delusional. She asked Mary "I don't know why (name) said I killed your son but I didn't do it". This patient created this senario in her head, and believed what she was saying. Situations such as this have occured often with a great deal of patients that I have worked with (a good portion being schizophrenic). In addition to the discussion, Mary put in an exercise tape for the patients to follow along with. The tape showed stretching exercises created by monks. Mary and I followed the exercises and encouraged the patients to join in. Only a few patients did not participate. In contrast, the patients who did join in seemed to enjoy themselves (felt relaxed). Thereafter, I escorted the patients to the kitchen to get some refreshments. Following the refreshments, Mary and I took the patients from the group who had privliges (about 5 or so) out to the court yard. In the court yard they enjoyed some fresh air and did some leisure activities. I noticed that most of the patients seem happier and more social when they are permitted to go outside. I left the building at 3:00pm, and I will be working 8:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-3:00pm everyday this week.

I worked in RCCA today with Lauren (an Occupational Therapist), who deals with outpatients. RCCA stands for Residential Care Center for Adults . 101 outpatients reside in the 3 floors of the co-ed facility;two patients are assigned to each bedroom. The patients choose there own health care provider. They have a range of time to go to breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They pick the programs they go to and basically have alot more freedom compared to inpatients. Oupatients have to meet with their psychiatrist at least once a month and are encouraged to taked their meds. These patients usually stay for a year or two and are then discharged to places like family care or community housing. Laurens job is to take care of intake of patients, crisis situations, and patients' discharge. She's basiclly thei social worker. Lauren provides options to patients for discharge, she helps them contact family members. In addition, she helps them to get employed in the community. Patients may come to her office and meet with her at random or schedule an appointment. Lauren deals with alot of paperwork as far as patients' medical records, status, their progress at RCCA. She has to file forms for patients to move from RCCA to places like community homes for discharge. Lauren also keeps notes in each of her patients charts (progress, problems, etc.). I had the chance to view one of the patients charts who was the hot topic for the day. This particular patient has had a history of non-compliance with RCCA rules, and has been involved in prohibited and destructive outside activities. As of today she has been gone for a week, and has not checked in with anyone from the RCCA facility. She had until 12:00am to do so or else she would be discharged. Unfortunately, she was discharged and was put into the hands of AOT (Assisted Outpatient Treatment). The staff had to move all her belongings out of her room, while Lauren had to contact the family and look over and edit the documents in the patients chart in case of a psychiatric autopsy. The staff including Lauren, seemed to be very disturbed by this event. The staff worked harder on the treatment plan than the patients, and in cases such as this there is never any pay off. The patient has to show intrest and be willing to work as hard as the staff for their recovery, sadly this was not the case for this one patient. All afternoon (1:00pm-3:00pm) files, emails, and phone calls were made and reviewed. There is alot of paper work involved in even the smallest of situation, even allowance for patients at the facility. My day with Lauren really help to clarify what it means to be an outpatient and what work is involved in her position.
This morning I attended my second meeting with the recreation staff. They discussed issues with being understaffed and covering groups of patients for one another. The staff is trying to work out a system for when staff takes vacation or is off for a day. Following the meeting, I worked with Anne West (occupational therapist) with ward 66; consisting of male and female senior patients. Anne and I discussed the different types of ways people can communicate to one another. The patients got involved in the discussion and participated quite well (ward 66 can often be hard to work with). In the afternoon from 1:00pm-3:00pm, Anne, Mike (rehab therapist/nurse), Jodi (therapy aid), Doris (head of recreation), and myself took ward 75 and 66 outside in the court yard. The court yard is outside and is a gated in section of the Strozzi Building. There are benches outside as well as 2 shelters for shade. At hand was a water fountain and two grills as well. The patients had a chance to relax and socialize in this setting. Everyone was cooperative, some patients played card games, some read magizines, others colored or did crossword puzzles. Many of the patients had a chance to work on their social skills and cooperate with others. The patients were also provided with drinks and some had the privlige to smoke. Everyone (staff included), embraced the warm weather and the cool breeze. I enjoyed being outside, especially with the patients.
This morning, at 8:00am I attended the meeting with the recreation staff. At, 9:00am I worked with Mary (recreational therapist) on the second floor of the Strozzi Building. We worked with ward 66, which consists of an older co-ed crowd which can be unmotivated at times. This group normally is ran by Jerry (recreational therapist) but he was on leave. Understaffing can often cause difficulties with placing patients into unscheduled groups, or finding someone to take over their group. Mary and I were placed in the arts and crafts room. I helped one female patient apply make-up, other patients painted or colored. Shortly after arts and crafts I took a lunch break and returned to work with Mary again at 1:00pm. Mary ran Jerry's group again, working with ward 66 and some patients from ward 75. The name of the group was called "Coping with Stress". Mary asked the patients what problems they often placed, and how they cope, or could cope with them. Some of the patients had very delusional ides, and went off topic. One patient in particular was very delusional. She asked Mary "I don't know why (name) said I killed your son but I didn't do it". This patient created this senario in her head, and believed what she was saying. Situations such as this have occured often with a great deal of patients that I have worked with (a good portion being schizophrenic). In addition to the discussion, Mary put in an exercise tape for the patients to follow along with. The tape showed stretching exercises created by monks. Mary and I followed the exercises and encourage the patients to join in. Only a few patients did not participate. In contrast the patients who did join in seemed to enjoy themselves (felt relaxed). Thereafter, I escorted the patient to the kitchen to get some refreshments. Following the refreshments, Mary and I took the patient from the group who had privliges (about 5 or so) out to the court yard. In the court yard they enjoyed some fresh air and did some leisure activities. I notice that most of the patients seem happier and more social when they are permitted to go outside. I left the building at 3:00pm, and I will be working 8:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-3:00pm everyday this week.

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