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  1. Have to comment on what astroyogi said...the smell of skunk. I like it too. And I'll bet the are lots of folks with us, but who don't admit it. So lest you think we're just weird, do you want to know why we like it, or why anyone likes or dislikes certain odors? A Brown University psychologist maintains that the human brain is not hard wired for odor preferences or repulsion. She said that these are learned, and she remembers as a young girl that her mother commented on "that pleasant smell," thus it's been pleasing to her ever since. I don't remember what my learned experience was with distant skunk, but I do know that when I smell it my mind drifts to summer days as a child on vacation at our lake, and those were idyllic days. Same for the smell of gasoline. My mind takes me to summer, the boat, or my dad cutting the lawn. So there ya go. Skunk haters, methinks someone told you that you should hate the scent.
  2. I'm fond of the period before we discovered CorruptedInnocence needs to find a husband.
  3. Corrupted Innocence: Congratulations on the new job. Hoping you find it fulfilling and interesting. I'd be interested in hearing what kind of job it is, what it entails, and weather you are enjoying it (so far).
  4. You. Don't. Listen. Not to anyone. Not through 26 pages of solid advice in this thread.
  5. Yes, caring for a child can be "tiring" and "hardcore" but I'm sure you don't "suck at it." The most important thing is to tell the parents what went on today and how it made you feel when you see them at the end of your shift. Until then, if you feel you should do something for the child but "have no idea what to do" can you contact one of the parents by phone? At the least, will you please talk to the parents at the end of your shift?
  6. Are you telling the child's parents about the difficulties you're having in sitting this child? If not, do so today. There should be a brief exchange and recap about the day every day between parents and any caregiver. LISTEN to their response. Follow their suggestions about the child's care. Do not assume that a constantly crying child is a normal thing. She could be sick. She could have some need that you are not recognizing. How much experience do you have with caring for young children? Talk to the parents today, please.
  7. Pinkster, I also have read through your posts (this thread and the extensive one about finding a husband in grad school). In the thread about finding a husband, I said I suspect you are trolling because so much of the thinking you've expressed on that topic is absurd. It would have been kinder of me to say much of the thinking you've expressed is misdirected (providing you are not a troll). But reading RedPill's response above got me to thinking that on the OUTSIDE chance you are for real, I agree with RedPill; there could be real danger to you when you become disappinted if you proceed down the path you seem to be pursuing. You are very naive about the nature of social work. First of all, you have said you assume clients "research" their counselors before seeking their help. Seriously? Do you not realize that a majority - perhaps nearly all clients in need of social work guidance - have those social workers assigned to them by a social agency that employs social workers? They don't get to pick their social workers (nor do social workers pick their clients). In your state of mind, which seems fragile and deluded, it's unlikely you are equiped to handle the reality of social work once you fully understand it. It's also likely you will be disappointed (at best) if not dangerously depressed when you realize the work doesn't match your picture of it. As RedPill points out, you don't know how to select laundry detergent. Do you realize you will likely - at least for a part of your training and/or professional life - be in the position of guiding clients in life skills, such as grocery shopping and setting up a household? You say your clients won't know of your inner feelings if you disagree with their personal situations. I'm sure most social workers wouldn't "choose" for themselves the life circumstances that brought their clients to them in the first place, but you have made a number of statements that indicate you're judgemental of those who are on a path you don't "agree" with. There is no room for being judgemental in this line of work, whether you "show it" or not. You've also said previously that you don't know how you will handle the feelings of jealousy toward a teenage mother because she has a child and you don't. Do you need to have it pointed out that there is no place for any feelings such as this in a counseling relationship? Frankly, I don't believe you will be admitted to a social work program if your views and the delusions you've revelaed in these forums were shared with an adcom in an interview. I'm sorry if that sounds harsh. But again, on the OUTSIDE chance you are not trolling, I'd like to say it's admirable that you believe you'd like to pursue a career where you can help people. There are many such avenues that involve helping, guiding, and advising people, and for which you may discover you are well equipped. What are your interests? Books? Consider library science where you can guide people in literature. Animals or pets? Consider creating training classes through shelters or pet adoption centers. Nature and outdoor life? Consider a career with an arboretum or park service in which you can educate the public. An alternate path, away from social work, may not require an advanced degree, but if it does, and if it adheres to your interests and core competencies, you have a good chance of succeeding.
  8. Have read the original post and responses pretty thoroughly (had insomnia last night). While I was suspicious that Pinkster12 was a troll, I'm pretty confident that's the case, given her most recent posts here. They've taken ridiculous to a new level - - worried about the current online potential husband not having teeth, worried that she would be inappropriately jealous if faced with counseling a pregnant teen, worried she couldn't provide understanding or support to a married woman who might be depressed. We're being phished folks! As a matter of fact, her grammar and syntax changed in her last few posts from her previous style. I suspect there are two people playing us in this absurd thing, and they just ractcheted it up a notch.
  9. Lewin, thank you for asking what the relative age/marital status has to do with the issue. Mew, I am honestly interested in your perspective on how this may impact you. I hope that doesn't sound challenging, because it might help unravel that there is more at issue for you. The fact that you mention one year difference in age (one year! can that really be sigbificant?) makes me think there is more. Mew, you say that she seems to expect you and others to adopt her teaching style, and that is an issue for you because you are in a program where developing your own personal style is expected. Without more details of the situation, I would say that developing your style might include being open to others suggestions - including the advisor's - observing successful techniques, and adapting them or melding them to your successful tactis when appropriate.
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