Just to start, the title is in reference to my progress with Child Life practicum and internship applications, not my gait ;).
I am still working on my essay, the all to vague question, What is your Philosophy of Child Life. I'm glad I have a friend helping me who went through the same process a few years ago :).
One of the CLSs and Boston Medical Center called me and left a message so I will call her back ASAP, hopefully tomorrow. I sent another email to Cohen Children's Medical Center in NY. I heard back from Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center, but unfortunately at this time they cannot accept students who aren't enrolled in a specific school they have a relationship with. Connecticut Children's Medical Center also got back to me with an application! I hope to finish this application ASAP in hopes I can get it before they send out letters to the other applicants. They require two letters of recommendation so I sent an email to another CCLS who I have worked with at Children's Hospital Boston asking if she would be able and willing to serve as my second reference.
As far as things go regarding my Baclofen pump, nothing has changed apart from the simple yet important fact that my doctor responded to one of my emails. My dose remains the same, but hopefully it can be adjusted during PT either tomorrow or Thursday now that my doctor is no longer MIA. I also start OT on Thursday.
Sunday night I watched my true home team, The Philadelphia Phillies lose the National League Championship Series to the San Diego Padres, dashing our chance at the 2010 World Series. I wasn't terribly upset though because we did win the coveted game last year. Better yet, we didn't just win the World Series just anywhere, we won it at home, and that is one of the best things ever!!
Showing posts with label Child Life Philosophy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Child Life Philosophy. Show all posts
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Playing with Time...Child Life
Needless to say, things have been a bit crazy and I have fallen desperately behind on my all too important Child Life internship/practicum applications. I wrote my essay, Child Life Philosophy on 9/4 and the "draft" was "magnificent" according to the seasoned CCLS who offered to read it for me. I am reading it over again not only to remember what I wrote over a month ago, but also so I can strengthen what I have, if possible.
In other Child Life news, the Child Life Council recently published their Directory of Child Life Programs online to facilitate the search of practicums and internships. This is a BIG DEAL because until last week, all of us had to go by what was written in a book published in 2006, which meant a lot of out-dated information.
Through this god send, I learned that Boston Medical Center has a Child Life practicum/internship. I called the "acting" Child Life director and she told me one of their CLSs will get back to me regarding their program and its requirements! I also sent an email to Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center (NY).
I still haven't had improvement since my Baclofen dose was increased on the 6th. My doctor at Spaulding said he could come and adjust it if needed while I am in PT (his office and outpatient therapy are on the same floor), but I haven't heard from him since an email almost two weeks ago. Wednesday is 10/20 which is the one month anniversary of my surgery. The next day, simple things such as sitting up and standing were incredibly painful since I had one incision in my back and another in my belly. This was incredibly discouraging, because while I knew where the incisions would be, I was not prepared for the intense level of pain I would feel.
In other Child Life news, the Child Life Council recently published their Directory of Child Life Programs online to facilitate the search of practicums and internships. This is a BIG DEAL because until last week, all of us had to go by what was written in a book published in 2006, which meant a lot of out-dated information.
Through this god send, I learned that Boston Medical Center has a Child Life practicum/internship. I called the "acting" Child Life director and she told me one of their CLSs will get back to me regarding their program and its requirements! I also sent an email to Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center (NY).
I still haven't had improvement since my Baclofen dose was increased on the 6th. My doctor at Spaulding said he could come and adjust it if needed while I am in PT (his office and outpatient therapy are on the same floor), but I haven't heard from him since an email almost two weeks ago. Wednesday is 10/20 which is the one month anniversary of my surgery. The next day, simple things such as sitting up and standing were incredibly painful since I had one incision in my back and another in my belly. This was incredibly discouraging, because while I knew where the incisions would be, I was not prepared for the intense level of pain I would feel.
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