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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

MIDTERM REPORT

We took a test today on "client-centered" philosophy of counseling. We missed one problem, that we're sure of and we are certain not to get a perfect score. My friend pointed out to me that I had an A as a midterm grade and that made me feel better about it. Then the teacher gave us a sample outline... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

MOOD DISORDERS, TREATMENTS, AND SUICIDALITY

My three new chapters are on mood disorders, treatments for them, and suicide. The most common mood disorders are unipolar and bipolar mood disorders. Unipolar is simply depression. Bipolar is a rotating depression and mania. Psychoanalytical explanations are that during periods of loss individuals... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 23, 2014

DEAR DIARY, SORRY TO BOTHER YOU...

I met Sunday with the group going to Africa next week. My Chel is going along to do her Christian duty. Sixteen days total. They will be building one well for a village and putting in solar panels in another. It's all planned out and the materials are already shipped. They also have a safari... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 20, 2014

IT'S NOT THAT I WORRY ALL THE TIME; IT'S THAT I WORRY ABOUT THE WRONG THING

It feels so weird! This week I had three exams (two perfect scores and on 88). Also this week I had my interview and write up with a practitioner, I picked up one midterm, due next week, a second test on Tuesday, and second Midterm on Thursday next. In addition to all that, I was called by the head... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

FREUD'S ERROR: SWITCHING FROM THE SEDUCTION THEORY TO THE OEDIPUS COMPLEX

Done with my practitioner interview and write up. It was fun. Turns out Caitlin's bfff* is a practitioner where I attended AA treatment. So it was easy, informative and fun. Also, I dragged myself to school with one thought in mind (fresh coffee and ham subs) after a bad night, and worked... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 16, 2014

SATURDAY MORNING STUDY SESSION SAVED MY WEEKEND

It turns out we have a quiz in each of the three classes on Tuesday. Three chapters in Abnormal Psychology dealing with phobias, anxiety and stress. The related illnesses from various points of view from the psychodynamic (Freudian), cognitive, behaviorist, humanistic - Existential points of view,... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

THREE EXAMS, THREE A'S IN THREE WEEKS

Two exams coming next Tuesday, one today that hasn't been graded yet. Yeah, that's what I call fun. Did you have a fun school? Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

IT'S ALL ABOUT BEING POSITIVE

That includes thinking positively. I presented my oral report on Existentialism yesterday. My strongest points were made while standing and discussing the idea. Of course the final analysis is that there is no scientific assurance of some kind of other - world reward. All religions tend that way,... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 8, 2014

"WHO KILLED THE LOVE?"

Not gonna be good. Wanna be understood Afraid to die, so I'm dying Feel so upset I'm not lying I'd be with someone if I Could. Who killed the love? There is one thing that makes you strong: you're different You choose your own song, you're life is just full of rain of pain and suffering; You choose... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 6, 2014

AND THE WALLS COME TUMBLING DOWN

Progress report on my first three weeks of summer as a full time college student. 25 question quiz over first four chapters of Interviewing and Interpersonal Relations (unannounced) my score 25/25. 10 question quiz in Introduction to Counseling Theory 9/10. Assignments pending Include two chapters... Sign in to see full entry.

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