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CYC60AB-LearningPlan Fall 2024-2025 FINAL (2)

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CYC60AB - Internship Hours & Supervision Summary Tracking Sheet.pdf (2)

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CYC60AB - Internship Hours & Supervision Summary Tracking Sheet 2 (November) 2 copy (3) (2)

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CYC60AB - Internship Hours & Supervision Summary Tracking Sheet (4) (1) (5)

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CYC60AB - Internship Hours & Supervision Summary Tracking Sheet (6) 2 copy (4)

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CYC60AB - Internship Hours & Supervision Summary Tracking Sheet (7) (2)

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CYC60AB - Internship Analysis Report 1 (4)

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CYC60AB - Internship Analysis Report 2 (4)

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CYC60AB - Internship Analysis Report (4) (2)

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CYC60AB_ INTERNSHIP II – INTERNSHIP ANALYSIS REPORT 6 (1)

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CYC60AB_ INTERNSHIP II – INTERNSHIP ANALYSIS REPORT 7 (2)

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One of our patients had to step out for the day, as him and his family were getting their Canadian citizenship. So my supervisor and I decided to decorate their room to celebrate, for when they came back. We also found this quilt and hat from our donations that had the Canadian flag on it so we gifted that to him! We also had a connection with Nothing Bundt Cakes, and they donated a red velvet Canadian theme cake for our patient and his family. This experience was one of many that taught me how we can show up for the kids we work with, as well as the importance of making connections and using them when we can.

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For volunteer appreciation week, I decided to paint this banner, as well as do a craft with some of our kids to say thank you to the volunteers and then we hung it all up around the unit. It was a great way to celebrate our volunteers who help us out so much, and a great craft to get the kids involved as well.

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One of our paediatric oncology kids is in end-of-life care and she wanted to celebrate her birthday a few months early, so her parents and our staff helped coordinate and decorate her room, as "Frozen" theme, we even coordinated for Elsa to come in all dressed up and sing songs and tell us the story of "Frozen". The first picture is of our patients' room all decorated, and the second is a spread of food and desserts her parents brought for our staff. I've grown very close with the girl and her parents so this was a very special day and memory for me.

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This was a picture of one of the many seminars I attended from our staff, in which I learned a lot about our field.

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For Christmas, my supervisor and I coordinated a visit from the paramedics, the fire department, and the police to come visit the kids and drop off toys to their rooms. It was very special and very rewarding to coordinate and be a part of. I was nervous having to manage this with my supervisor, but it was a great experience!

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This picture is from the day we had a end of chemotherapy treatment for one of our paediatric oncology patients. The picture does not show much as it was after the celebration, however, the ambulance, police, firefighters, and SWAT all showed up to celebrate with their vehicles. We had signs, confetti, staff, family and friends. Our patient rang the end of treatment bell and everyone popped confetti, cheered, and cried. This was such a special moment for everyone and I was so happy I was there to witness it, coordinate it, and be a part of it.

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This was one of the one-on-one activities I did with our patients, friendship bracelet making!

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I didn't take any pictures from when Santa came to visit during the week of Christmas, but this was the sheet I printed and used to visit our patients and sign them up for a Santa visit. We visited our NICU unit, Paediatric unit, and Paediatric Oncology unit.

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This was the joke wall we did with the kids, where we got them to draw and write out a joke, and then I stuck it all up onto this wall right outside our Paediatric Oncology clinic for all the kids and people passing by to read and enjoy.

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My journey in Child and Youth Care started back in high school when I was exploring different programs. I always knew I wanted to help people, and I’ve always loved working with kids and I've always been able to naturally connect with them. A close friend of mine, who is like a mentor to me and already works in the field, encouraged me to look into Child and Youth Care and helped me research undergraduate programs. Initially, I was set on social work, and at one point, I even considered switching to Early Childhood Studies. But I’m so glad I didn’t, because in my second year of CYC, I truly fell in love with the program and realized it was exactly where I was meant to be.

Everything I had ever been curious about or passionate about learning was embedded in the CYC program. It just felt like such a natural fit for me. Through all my placements, jobs, and volunteer experiences, I’ve grown to admire the work that CYC practitioners do and the meaningful, rewarding impact they have on young people’s lives. I’ve always wished I had someone like that when I was younger and going through hard times. I’ve had experiences with children’s lawyers and CAS, and those moments left a lasting impression on me. In many ways, I want to be that supportive presence I know I once needed, for the youth who feel unheard, overlooked, or alone. Being a CYC is deeply meaningful to me and I’m incredibly excited and grateful to carry this work forward in my future career and practice, and to be someone that truly makes a difference.

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My future in Child and Youth Care is something I’m still figuring out. Right now, I’m not entirely sure which direction I want to take. I’ve had the opportunity to work in education, healthcare, and community settings, and I’ve loved each one for different reasons. If I could continue to be involved in all three, that would be ideal. Currently, I’m looking for a job in an area I haven’t worked in yet or one I’d like to gain more experience in such as mental health or child protection. I plan on taking a year off to work full-time, expand my skill set and experience, and explore different areas of practice before deciding which path I want to commit to for graduate studies. I’m considering a few options and hope to decide on one soon, these options are a Master’s in Education, Teachers College, a Master’s in Social Work, or going into Paediatric Nursing.

No matter which direction I take, I know my CYC background will always be at the core of my work. The values, perspectives, and hands-on skills I’ve gained through this program have shaped who I am as a practitioner and as a person. For now, my goal is to keep learning, growing, and gaining experience until I find the path that feels right for me.