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What truly drew me to the field of Child and Youth Care is the fact that it revolves around assisting both families and children with their everyday lives. This profession motivates me to become a better individual and definitely acts as a factor in strengthening my spiritual and emotional self. This is because the entire basis of this profession is to help others and care for them, which ultimately makes us humans better people. Since CYC deals with families and their everyday struggles, along with assisting them in their healthy development, it is something that automatically makes a person very happy and dedicated towards becoming better. This is why I believe that CYC is not only a profession, but it also acts as a mechanism to improve humans from the inside. In terms of skills, CYC is excellent at helping improve communication and time management skills as well. This is why commitment is mandatory for this field, and this commitment is what leads workers in this field towards immaculate success. One of the few things that I always push myself to do is to have the willpower and ability within me to change and adapt to different situations and different people. I believe that this field will allow me to do so in the best way possible because I will have to adjust to different situations and change my behavior according to the different individuals I deal with. One of my aunts is actually in this field, and I remember hearing stories from her about how she became a better person overall and spiritually healed as a result of helping others. Honestly, this is the best part about this field because not only is it a job, but it also gives people a chance to assist others in the best way possible and heal themselves spiritually. The learning process is an excellent part of this field because it is constantly changing. This is because different types of clients come in and are to be dealt with in many different ways.

Personally, something that I foresee as the biggest challenge for myself as I enter this field is the fact that it requires a lot of patience and understanding. I’m not saying that I’m a very impatient person, but there are times when I completely lose my patience, and this causes my stress levels to rise as a result. Dealing with different families that consist of individuals with distinctive personality traits and habits is not the easiest thing, and this is where I sometimes see a problem. Education barriers are something that is not commonly discussed but are quite apparent when it comes to this field. As an individual in this field, I do believe that it might be hard to deal with clients who do not understand English or any of the other languages that I am fluent in. There have also been instances where communication is only done between workers and parents instead of the client themselves. In addition, I believe that my patience level may be impacted since entering this field has its downside, which is mental health issues. Mental health issues can cause a lot of problems and make it challenging for individuals in this field to work effectively or even think straight. Working with children is not something easy and requires a lot of patience, as mentioned before, and this is where health concerns may arise. Since these young clients may be in poor health as they are suffering from malnourishment and even from health conditions that require serious treatment. Since I will be dealing with unhealthy clients within this field, this would require a high degree of patience and attention towards the client. In addition, I would have to make sure that the client feels healthy and, if they are unhealthy, then they are taken care of accordingly. Another challenge that is often overlooked is the fact that boundaries are often crossed when dealing with clients because things get quite personal. Since this field requires a lot of direct contact with clients and involves taking care of them, sometimes the line between privacy and professionalism may become tangled.

What I hope to achieve and accomplish during my journey into this field is, honestly, gaining experience, forming connections, interacting with various people, and building on my skills and expertise. Since this journey is quite beneficial for my spiritual health, it does come with many challenges, and this is where I want to ensure that I am achieving all my goals in the best way possible. I personally believe that when it comes to forming connections and getting used to a new environment, the best thing to do is make friends, and that is what I look forward to doing. I never want to treat my clients like strangers, and I will ensure that they feel comfortable and can deeply connect with me as individuals. This will also act as a learning experience for me because forming connections with different types of clients will give me insight into how various individuals function and perform.

Apart from this, I really want to focus on building my skills, experience, and expertise, as this is what will help me in the long run within this field. I also hope to achieve inner peace by helping others since this is something that I am naturally drawn towards. I personally believe that by helping others, we as individuals grow in a very positive manner. I also hope to accomplish a sense of responsibility because this journey is not easy and requires a lot of attention and time. It is very easy for individuals to give up a few months after entering such a field, but that is not my ultimate goal; I am aiming to make this my lifelong profession. In addition, I believe in creating experiences that last a lifetime and always stick with an individual. These experiences are the reason why people stay motivated in their field, and this is something that I live by. Personally, I am an individual who likes to take risks and go to great lengths in order to support and help others, and through this field, I will be able to do so in the best way possible.

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Throughout my internship, I have made significant progress across all five competency areas. In Readiness for the Workforce, I successfully adapted to the Chinese school environment by observing protocols, seeking feedback, and collaborating on tasks, earning praise for my professionalism. Youth-Centring became a strength, as I designed activities like the "Insect Observer" program, which achieved 85% engagement by incorporating student input. For Trauma-Informed Care, I deepened my understanding through self-study and applied principles like safety and choice, though further practical application is needed. In Anti-Oppressive Practice, I reflected on biases and adapted interactions to promote inclusivity, such as tailoring approaches for a student with ADHD. Finally, in Program Facilitation, I co-developed and implemented a successful culturally relevant activity, exceeding engagement targets. Overall, this internship has enhanced my skills, confidence, and ability to integrate theory into practice, while highlighting areas for continued growth.

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CYC60AB - Internship Hours & Supervision Summary Tracking Sheet

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Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps

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Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps

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Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps

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Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps