Week #2
I feel as I get my degree and gain experience in the field I know that
I will end up witnessing vicarious trauma that will break my heart. I want to help children so I know that there will be many circumstances where I just want to remove a child from their horrible circumstances and take them home with me and protect them from the life they are living. As compassion fatigue affects me, I must practice healthy coping strategies and stress management. I must first and for most, not take work home with me and learn how to separate my personal life from work. I must learn my limits and except having to say no if my limits are being reached. I must stay optimistic and focus on the positive qualities of every situation. And the most important stress reducer for me to make sure I make time for fun and relaxation. Nothing is more important to my sanity than making sure I spend time with positive people who enhance my life and make me laugh.
My role as of right now in my educational journey is that I'm trying to find my niche, so I am just along for the ride until I find it. I however, have to be willing to make the effort to find my calling. I feel as there are going to be many opportunities through out my journey with this program that I will be ready to take the wheel by the end.
The culture of learning for this DL community is all about reflection and learning from others experiences. My contribution to this culture with be by sharing my thoughts honestly, and with the best intentions of gaining all the experience that I can. 
