Like I mentioned in the blog before this, I scheduled an appointment with Rosita and the girls but couldn't because Rosita said that she was unable to meet with us during the afternoons. This is a big problem for me because now I have to figure an alternative for a meeting with Rosita and the girls. I'll have to meet with her again about the best time to meet with each other. Another problem that has crossed my mind is how can I get the girls to become comfortable with an adult present. Since I must have an adult supervision, I have to find a way to get them comfortable; most girls would hesitate to tell people their whole life story when they feel uncomfortable. I am thinking that the best way to get them to all feel comfortable is to make them interact with Rosita before starting a group therapy session. Playing initiatives, like what we played during Summer Session, with involving Rosita will probably be a great way to bring comfort to everyone.
Even though I have come across these complications, it has helped me learn something very important thing about life. We must always be ready for disappointment but must have a backup plan as well.
I completely agree with your last statement that you always have to have a back-up plan. For example, how you weren't able to met with Rosita and the girls. Rebecca and I can tell you from experience that things don't always go the way you planned them. We didn't get to paint the mural where we had initially planned, so we had to be able to find another place. Same with you, whenever you plan to met with somebody always have a back-up plan because you never know what might go wrong. Good luck with your project! Hopefully you do get to meet with Rosita and the girls and whenever you do, don't forget to blog about it. Can't wait to hear about your progress!!
ReplyDeleteMichelle, a thought comes to mind about how to help the girls feel more comfortable in the presence of an adult. Would they feel more comfortable if it was an adult who had been through similar experiences and could relate to their stories? Maybe it's as simple as choosing the right adult. Great initiative. Good luck!
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