reflection

Okay, I guess it is time to try to start reflecting. Our reaction vs. response class was very interesting. Our moderator did not show up, so one of the students led the teleclass. My first reaction was "Oh no, what do I do now?" No one had picked up, and all I heard was music. I tried calling back again, instead of just giving up. Last time this happened I became frantic because I wanted to have the class. I ended up calling the wrong bridgeline. I thought I did the same thing this time. Lo and behold, one of the students was moderating, and she did a fantastic class. We discussed the difference between reaction and response, and how to deal with a client that was reacting in a negative way. I guess we have to learn how to lead a client to understand her/his reaction to a given situation, especially if it keeps occuring. From reading the module, I am able to do this with myself. Sometimes, it's UAC, which is causing the reaction, and sometimes it is just a reaction. I guess I learned that it doesn't have to have a UAC in order to be a reaction. It can just be, because of our feelings. We do have to step back, or help our client step back, in order to think of a response, so we can take action, instead of becoming powerless, in the way we handle a situation. This in turn will empower us to make healthy positive decisions, when we need to. Especially in crisis. Anyway, that is what I took out from the class. I was also impressed with the student, Lassandre. It was hard to hear, but I think that is her name.

One thing I am grateful for is my water aerobics class. I twisted my ankle, (not too badly), and know I can still exercise. I guess the other thing I am grateful for, was the fact that I am not too sore. Yey,