Frustration

I kinda feel frustrated at my placement. It's a different kind of frustration. The pace is a lot slower, compared to the mad rush of an acute setting. But tt's not where my frustration stems from. And when I reflect upon it, I think I can only point the finger back to myself. I feel frustrated bcos I cannot help the kids as much as I want to. Why? Bcos of lack of knowledge, bcos I lack the skills. I don't want to just hang around and take on the role of what I feel is a volunteer. I can't help but see things the OT way, bcos I am an OT student! I don't want to just plan and do group sessions, and just write off the reason as 'encouraging more social interaction', 'fill up their free time w purposeful activities' ,' explore leisure interests'. Yes, they need it and we have fun, though I can't help but wonder if it's just an easy way out. If it is, I think the kids deserve a lot more than this. I love interacting with them, but at the same time, with all the time I have with the kids, I can't help but want to do more. I think I shouldn't be so harsh on myself. Oh well...

I'll only be here for 3 days, then i'll be gg on to another. Same place, but diff service, it'll be more of the therapy side. Wonder how it'll be like:)

I'll read up more. Tt's all I can do!