update

I know I haven't written in awhile. This summer session of social work school is very intense. I have been having many interesting experiences and conversations about my various interests. It appears that Trauma of PTSD with both combat veterans and survivors of sexual assault, and in the case of Military Sexual Assault, both are a primary interest of mine but also very up and coming in the field. The area of relationships also is a big focus of mine because I believe so fervently that one must first learn to be comfortable whole and happy with oneself before they can enter a healthy relationship. I see so many qualities and tendencies with people who become involved in unhealthy and abusive relationships and I do my best in my counseling work to help illustrate the patterns and traits which contribute to these situations. Some days it is inspiring and other days downright terrifying. I feel a personal calling to address the issue however and will be getting involved at NYU with the peer educators in spreading awareness about abusive relationships.

I also have so many career ideas and aspirations in the field of social work that I have absolutely no idea where I will head exactly upon graduation and I'm leaving it all up to the law of uncertainty so I'm sure whatever forces come into play happen for a reason.

In school I am taking a class about groups and it is fascinating the psychology of groups. The group mentality can make people do things they would never do on their own. Therapy groups are also really interesting because you see how people interact with each other and can truly help heal each other without even realizing it.

I am really busy but overall very happy in life right now, yes some days I feel a bit burnt out from the work I do and so much reading for school trying to balance it with healthy eating, yoga and a social life but, I'm glad I'm doing the accelerated program and all the situations that brought me here today happened for a good reason.

on that note its extremely hot and I don't have a fan so I should really get back to my readings...

some books for you readers out there with time on your hands

Trauma and Recovery
The Glass Castle
The Little Prince

I got the book Siddartha on the street and look forward to reading it I hear it is amazing.

ttyl world :-)