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During my last fieldwork at Greenhouse Ministries, I had the opportunity to teach a CEU course at a TNOTA district meeting. The course was over OT's role in addressing trauma. At first, I was extremely nervous about teaching a course to experienced practitioners when I was only a student. I did not feel qualified to teach a CEU course when I do not even have my license. My supervisor reassured me that although I was student, I had experience treating clients at Greenhouse who have PTSD every week, and I just needed to share what I was doing with them to the other practitioners. The presentation turned out to be a success. The practitioners appreciated us presenting and stated that they actually learned a lot. Through this opportunity, I was able to overcome my fear of communicating with experienced therapists.
"A warm smile is the universal language of kindness" - William Ward
On my first Level II Fieldwork at Paris Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, the administrator gave me the nickname "smiley". He would pass me in the hallway almost everyday, and he would comment on how I would always be smiling or laughing about something with my clients. He eventually inquired on why I was so happy all of the time. I told him that I just really love what I do , and I want to show my clients how much I enjoy them. When I began to think about the comment that he made, I realized that smiling must make an impression on how others view you. Ever since, I have made it a point to smile at all of my clients and co-workers, because I truly believe that even a simple smile can make someone's day a little brighter and is a great form of non-verbal communication.