“I feel like you’ve made tons of life changing decisions in the past two weeks.” Thanks Raine for pointing that out =) It’s true, just when I was idling in stagnation, I managed to find myself in a complete freefall into the unknown! My last posting painted some broad strokes on my life’s canvass and within just a week or so; I’ve turned a rough outline into a picture with some major potential.
I’ve got a different job now! Not only is it NOT promoting materialism, it’s incorporating my psychology education by allowing me to share my gifts and energy with others. This past Monday, I accepted a position with Colorado Springs’ Psychiatric Hospital, Cedar Springs. I’m now a Mental Health Technician assigned to the evening adult acute care unit. I’ll be assisting in the direct care and management of adolescents and adults, as determined by the Treatment Plan, Program Structure, and presenting issues/behaviors of the patients, residents, and students. I’ll be providing continual supervision, safety, crisis management, and therapeutic interventions as well as assisting with implementing the program structure and the safe delivery of care to promote wellness of the individual clients.
In addition to the direction in the working realm of my life, my yoga practices are steadily advancing. Tonight, I was invited by one of my instructors to attend her advanced class. I’ve been going now for nearly 3 weeks and I’ve been increasing the number of classes I attend weekly. For those of you who don’t know, I’m the handyman for both Yoga studios in Colorado Springs. Instead of a paycheck, I’ve opted for free Yoga. It’s kind of a part time job but I work my own hours and I’m needed maybe once a week for very small tasks. I love it!!
I’ve got a different job now! Not only is it NOT promoting materialism, it’s incorporating my psychology education by allowing me to share my gifts and energy with others. This past Monday, I accepted a position with Colorado Springs’ Psychiatric Hospital, Cedar Springs. I’m now a Mental Health Technician assigned to the evening adult acute care unit. I’ll be assisting in the direct care and management of adolescents and adults, as determined by the Treatment Plan, Program Structure, and presenting issues/behaviors of the patients, residents, and students. I’ll be providing continual supervision, safety, crisis management, and therapeutic interventions as well as assisting with implementing the program structure and the safe delivery of care to promote wellness of the individual clients.
In addition to the direction in the working realm of my life, my yoga practices are steadily advancing. Tonight, I was invited by one of my instructors to attend her advanced class. I’ve been going now for nearly 3 weeks and I’ve been increasing the number of classes I attend weekly. For those of you who don’t know, I’m the handyman for both Yoga studios in Colorado Springs. Instead of a paycheck, I’ve opted for free Yoga. It’s kind of a part time job but I work my own hours and I’m needed maybe once a week for very small tasks. I love it!!
2 comments:
It sounds like things are looking up for you! Did you already commit to joining the navy reserves or is that still up in the air?
I wish we lived closer! I want to learn yoga... haha.
R09 seriously can't come soon enough.
I haven't committed yet and it's still up in the air. If I really enjoy this new job I may not do it. I've also applied to Teach for America :-) I wish we lived closer together too! We'll see each other soon!
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