The New Me

The more I learn about the nature of human experiences and how they affect our feelings, emotions, cognitions and perceptions the more I realize that my worldview is changing. Not long ago I often thought that happiness could be reached primarily through externally defined goal achievements. While working on a goal and attaining it can indeed bring emotional satisfaction, often such satisfaction is a short-lasting internal state. Now, I am realizing that constant work on self-awareness and self-reflection opens up a better understanding of the self and the world at large which in turn brings deeper meaning and greater satisfaction in life. At least this has been my experience so far. To sum up, my worldview is the one of constant work on self-awareness and personal growth.

Professional & Personal Growth

I've noticed that my critical thinking has improved. I've gotten excited by learning new ideas and realized that continuing education is important. My learning became a dynamic process.

My language and writing have improved. My awareness of social and cultural conditioning became acute. I can see that people are talking from the place of social, cultural and family conditioning. People are dynamic and they can change. Behaviour can change.

I recognize now that everybody is a human-being with different talents and skills. What we all have in common is humanity.

With continuing education my life became more exciting!

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER

I did my clinical practicum in Acute and Ambulatory Care in four hospitals. It was an incredible experience.

I practiced in ICU/NICU, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Transition, Cardiac, Emergency, Maternal/Child, and Renal Units as well as Neurology, Kidney Transplant, Women’s Health and Prenatal ambulatory clinics.

Below are the examples of my work during my practicum:

Conducted psychosocial assessments in-person and over the phone to determine patients’ needs
Supported patients and families by providing mental health therapy and resource-based interventions
Provided psychoeducation and skills-based interventions using critical thinking and a patient-centered lens
Liaised and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community agencies to provide best resources for patients and their families
Assisted patients and families with system navigation; organize and facilitate family meetings
Practiced using Grief and Loss, Brief Solution-Focused, Mindfulness, Narrative and CBT therapies; focus on attachment, and systems theories, trauma-informed and strength-based lens
Charted using a critical thinking lens

New Friends

New Adventure Partners

New Colleagues