This week, I met with 2 other classmates that are also facilitating the same (original) day as I was. My topic is over communication management, but my classmates facilitation is on health management and maintenance, and play participation. I think it was very helpful to meet and collaborate with each other. I have been trying to figure out which theory I wanted to use with my activity and I've been really stumped, but having a new set of eyes look over my draft was super beneficial. I was also a little skeptical of my activities but my classmates reassured me that it was a solid group therapy session and they would enjoy it. Feedback I think was the most beneficial part of the collaboration! I also thought it was helpful to get input from my classmates on different ideas, like goals and discussion questions.
Going forward, I think I will seek out feedback and collaboration from my peers, whether that is in my academic setting or in my future professional career. As practitioners, your co-workers are one of your best resources!
Bingo, Meghan! You just articulated the very thing that Prof. L. and I hoped you all would come to understand, while facilitating and participating in therapeutic groups, your colleagues and peers can be a true goldmine! I also appreciate that you recognize here that this will be the truth throughout your career. Sometimes clinicians get SO overburdened with documentation, and clients and caseloads that we forget that one of the most helpful support systems we have is right there within reach- our peers. Thank you for this post.
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