God knows what He's doing

Just when I had given up any hope that I would get a job interview, I get a call from the Principal at Vallivue High School wanting to interview me.
It would be a paid internship position. My interview is Monday at 2:30. I dont' know if I'll get it, but if I do there is a lot of planning to get done. If I get the position, I would need to report to work August 2nd. I would need to figure out daycare for my kids for three weeks until school starts. I know that God will provide, as he always does. I'm just amazed and at times confused at to what God has for us right now. I thought the idea of a paid internship was long gone and had totally given it to God, and look what He does. Amazing!

Say what???

Some have asked what DSM book is out. Well, it is still number 4!!! So, Lisa, we're still in the dark ages at diagnosing. The new one, DSM 5 will be out within the year maybe. Like we need to keep diagnosing people. I'm just happy to see that PMS will be a diagnosis. Also, obesity is supposed to be listed as an eating disorder. Very intersting stuff.

On a different note, it is so nice to be on break from school. I'm still not sure if I got the job for the high school, but that's okay. I don't think I'm ready to be a full time working mom. I still need to be at home with my kids. God knows what is best for us all. I also just realized that I need to start studying for my COMPS test, which I just missed passing by 10 points in the spring. The next test is set for September. I really need to pass this one. For those who aren't familiar with COMPS, a graduate student needs to pass with a 70 or better in order to graduate. No presssure!!!

School Out for Summer

Well, Summer school is over. I don't go back until the end of August. It was nice to register for the fall because I only had to register for internship. That means no papers, no tests and all that jazz. Just internship and perhaps a case presentation, which is no big deal. We do have our collaborative project we need to start in September, but that is well on it's way. I can't believe it's heading into the last semesters of my college master's journey. I look forward to the end. Still no word on the job, but I don't think I'm ready to head out into that unknown world of work yet. I still am needed at home!

Will it be? Or not?

Well, as luck would have it, the school I've been interning at has a school counseling position available for next year. I've decided to apply to see if they would hire an intern for the year. I'm just praying that God will lead the way and show me where to go. If I get the job, awesome...if I don't, that's just awesome too. We shall see!

A sad day in our home

Okay, this is a rabbit trail, but yesterday was a sad day at our home. Our cat of nine years had to be put down yesterday. My husband took her to the vet for a tooth that was looking weird and she ended up being rather ill. When he came home the kids wanted to see the cat and he had to tell them what happened. It was a very emotional day for them. It just broke my heart. My daughter, who is five, had a lot of questions about death and why things and people die. That was hard to help her through. Today seems a bit better.

Half way there

Well, so far it's been interesting in DSM. We have watched many videos to demonstrate the different mental disorders. We watched a movie called "Twitch and Shout" about Tourettes Syndrome. VERY INTERESTING. It's amazing how easily you can find friends who fit the various diagnosis like narcissistic personality disorder, schizo, borderline personality disorder and so on..... Now, you won't find me telling someone if they are any of the above!! This class is just dangerous enough to get me in trouble. Need to be really careful about what I am learning!! Can't believe the semester is almost over!

Another day, another class

We spent last night going through sections of our DSM book which lists all the different diagnosis people can have. I was fortunate enough to have to study and explain Oppositional Defiant Disorder or ODD. This is one diagnosis I have a problem with (no, I'm not ODD). Some kids find that being defiant and rude gets them what they want, so they continue it and then are labeled ODD when in fact they are just brats. Now, there are some kids who are ODD, but some are just trying to get away with what they can so they get what they want. Okay....I need to stop with this, I'm getting a bit flustered and that's not counselor-like behavior. ....Well, all this to say, that as counselors, we need to be careful when diagnosing anyone, especially children, because that "label" follows them wherever they go.!