By: Kimberly
Swanson, MS –Psy, CNA
During a person’s entire life time, they can go
through countless changes. Sometimes
these transitions are good while other times they are not. How you cope and adjust to these changes can
make a difference as to how well you bounce back.
I been through several changes in my life some are
good while other are not. The good
changes are completing my master’s degree in psychology. For my internship I am working at a local
counseling center where I am getting some valuable experience in working in
both counseling and in medical billing and coding. I am learning different techniques when it
comes to both individual and group counseling.
I am having the opportunity to teach classes on both anger management
and stress.
With my internship I am also learning how to do medical
billing and coding and how to process in processing payments through
Medicaid. I am learning a wealth of
information. Every time I go to the
counseling center, I practically learn something new. I am also in the process of pursing my
Licensed Associate Professional Counseling (LAPC).
The negative thing that occurred in my life was
losing my father; it hit my family and I pretty hard. He will be greatly missed. Having these new great beginnings taking
place in my life and then having to cope with
death and losing a loved one can be very hard and difficult. The following are some of things I have done
in order to adjust to these changes:
- Remain positive
- Remain clear
- Keep an eye on the bigger picture
- Remember your purpose
The first tip is to remain positive. When you stay positive more positive things
tend to come your way. Negativity can
create blockages and make you become more stressed while transitioning. For example, a change could be that you have
lost your job but if you become negative and give up, your will never reach
your fullest potential. But if you
remain positive and keep on believing that there is more good things coming
your way your will, eventually you will get back on track with your life.
Another tip is to remain clear. It is important to have clarity and know
which route is the best path for you to follow.
Change can sometimes make you go on a tangent when you don’t have clarity. You may start on frivolous activities that
can pull you away from your purpose.
Even when things are not going your way, you should keep
an eye on the bigger picture. When my
father died this past week, it felt like my world was turned upside down. We had a really close relationship and he is
going to be missed. I took another term
off from school. But I know that I have
to go back stronger than ever when I start back into my PhD program. Because I have made a promise to my dad that
I will continue my education and pursue my dream of becoming doctor.
Looking at the bigger picture of your predicament
helps you to remember your purpose. It allows you to take your life changes in
stride rather it’s good or bad. It
enables you to live your life with true meaning, a destiny, and yes a purpose.
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