Journal Prompts

1. Review your experience so far. What has been most rewarding? What are you still hoping to experience? How will you accomplish these goals?

Self-Care Activity

1. Take the Self-Compassion Test at https://self-compassion.org/ (click on the right-hand box labeled “Test Your Level of Self-Compassion”). Based on your scores, explore the resources on the rest of the site. Pick two guided exercises or practices to try out in the coming week. These exercises aim to help you be more forgiving of yourself, which can help combat toxic positivity. (Remember that if this doesn’t seem to work for you—it’s not your fault! This is just one strategy for self-care.)

Class Discussion Prompts

1. In small groups, discuss the following topics regarding your own internship so far:
   1. How much independence have you been given? Does this feel like the right amount?
   2. What have been the high points? Have you had some low points?
   3. What are your plans for the rest of your internship?
   4. What would you still like to cover in class?
2. As a class, develop a list of self-care goals that seem common to several students. Then, brainstorm possible strategies for addressing this goal.
3. The pedagogical element, “The Importance of Specificity,” can also be used for class discussion.

Practice Licenses and Attributions

“Practice” by Yvonne M. Smith LCSW is licensed under CC BY 4.0.