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The document is an e-portfolio presentation from Cheryl McBride's internship at The Women's Center in Linwood, New Jersey. The portfolio discusses Cheryl's reflections on starting her internship, including her goals, strengths, weaknesses and concerns. It also summarizes her experiences in different chapters, including getting acquainted with the agency, developing cultural competence, self-care, and communication. Cheryl discusses developing skills in areas like advocacy, facilitating workshops, and addressing challenges around supervision and ethical issues. She expresses appreciation for her educational experience and outlines career goals after completing her Master's degree.

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E-Portfolio Presentation

The document is an e-portfolio presentation from Cheryl McBride's internship at The Women's Center in Linwood, New Jersey. The portfolio discusses Cheryl's reflections on starting her internship, including her goals, strengths, weaknesses and concerns. It also summarizes her experiences in different chapters, including getting acquainted with the agency, developing cultural competence, self-care, and communication. Cheryl discusses developing skills in areas like advocacy, facilitating workshops, and addressing challenges around supervision and ethical issues. She expresses appreciation for her educational experience and outlines career goals after completing her Master's degree.

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E-PORTFOLIO

PRESENTATION
Cheryl McBride
Wilmington University
AHS 8100 - Guided Practicum

THE WOMENS CENTER


LINWOOD, NEW JERSEY

Intern - Home To Work Program

CHAPTER ONE GETTING STARTED


E-Portfolio Discussion
Feelings/concerns
Excited

to begin the journey

Nervous
Can

as I begin

and uncertain what to expect

I do this successfully?

Primary

learning interests and needs

Understanding
What

Social Service Agency

does The Womens Center offer

Flexibility
Personal

desire to learn

CHAPTER ONE GETTING STARTED


E-Portfolio Discussion
Personal Strengths Weaknesses

Prior work experience/life experiences

Desire to serve others

Personal Weaknesses

Limited knowledge of Social Service agencies

What excites me about my Learning Plan?

Community Outreach

Cultural Diversity

Workshop facilitation

Most challenging aspects

Creating a balance in life

CHAPTER TWO GETTING ACQUAINTED


E-Portfolio Discussion
Agency Context The Womens Center

Advocates for women issues


Collaborative atmosphere within Agency

Community,

Non-profit Agency
Board of Directors
State funding

Personal

state, and national context

Views

Agencys strength is diversity


Community Outreach

CHAPTER NINE TAKING CARE OF


YOURSELF
E-Portfolio Discussion
My sources of internal and external stressors
How do I reduce and manage stress?

Yoga practice/Meditation

Self-talk and self-awareness

How do I avoid pitfalls?

Maintaining healthy boundaries

Support system
Professional and personal life

How do I stay safe in the workplace?

TWC safety policies and procedures

CHAPTER FOUR LEARNING TO LEARN FROM


EXPERIENCE
E-Portfolio Discussion
Applying
Six

the Integrative Processing Model (IPM)

Step Process:

Gathering

objective data from experience

Conflict developing my Learning Plan

Reflecting

Direct supervisor not fully aware of my skills and knowledge

Identifying

Relevant Theory and Knowledge

Dont rush to judgment and practice patience

CHAPTER FOUR LEARNING TO LEARN FROM


EXPERIENCE
E-Portfolio Discussion
Applying

the Integrative Processing Model (IPM)


Examining Dissonance

No credit for work experience in my professional life

Articulating

Dont take things personally


Remember my role as an intern

Developing

Learning

a Plan

Display creditable work


Change perspective of direct supervisor

CHAPTER FIVE USING SUPERVISION


E-Portfolio Discussion
Supervisory Relationship Wants and Needs

Direct supervisor vs. Site supervisor

Responsibilities

as an Intern

Open and Active

Challenges Encountered

Growth in my supervisory Skills

Mutual understanding/Trust

Support, foster and teach vs. feeling threatened

What will I need in a future supervisor?

Open door policy

Assessment and evaluation/Feedback

CHAPTER SIX COMMUNICATING IN YOUR


INTERNSHIP
E-Portfolio Discussion
Experiences and levels of intervention in working with
individuals, families, groups and communities

Opportunity to interact with small groups

Expanding

experiences

Shadowing individuals in all programs at TWC

Access

personal abilities

Strengths

Areas of Improvement

What

I find to be the most satisfying work

Small groups
Enjoyed facilitating workshops

CHAPTER EIGHT WRITING AND REPORTING


WITHIN YOUR FIELD AGENCY
E-Portfolio Discussion
Strengths

in Written and Oral Reporting

Acquainted
Strong

Personal

with public speaking from professional job

written and communication skills

Goals/Strategies for Personal Improvement

Engage

in opportunities

Practice,

practice, practice

CHAPTER THREE DEVELOPING ETHICAL


COMPETENCE
E-Portfolio Discussion
Difficult

Ethical Issue

Cross-talk

Insights
My

within Agency

and Actions

role as an intern

Ethical

Knowledge, Sensitivity and Behavior

Need

to enhance my experience

Advocate

for myself

Disengage

in talk

CHAPTER SEVEN DEVELOPING CULTURAL


COMPETENCE
E-Portfolio Discussion
Cultural

Differences Encountered at The Womens Center

Diversity
Pledge

Insight

is TWC strength

to Dismantling Racism

into my personal cultural and social location

Professional
Personal

Greatest

experience in 40-hour Advocacy Training

Cultural Challenge

Personal
Fear

experiences prior to internship

biases and stereotypes

and ignorance

CHAPTER SEVEN DEVELOPING CULTURAL


COMPETENCE
E-Portfolio Discussion
Current

Level of Cultural Skill

Client

contact limited in internship

Professional

Goals

experience

for Developing Skills

Open-minded
Engage

in opportunities

Continue

the dialogue

CHAPTER TEN ENDING YOUR INTERNSHIP


E-Portfolio Discussion
Personal

Experiences Appreciated

Positive

experience and relationships

Embraced

and nurtured my educational needs

40-hour Advocacy
Very

Any

Training and other workshops

educational and informational

Regrets?

Limited
Direct

exposure

client contact

Limited

exposure with other programs within Agency

CHAPTER TEN ENDING YOUR INTERNSHIP


E-Portfolio Discussion
Continued

Personal/Professional Growth

Volunteer

opportunities

Seminars

and trainings

Network

CHAPTER ELEVEN PLANNING YOUR CAREER


E-Portfolio Discussion
Long

and Short-term Career Goals/Plans

Non-traditional

student seeking continual growth

Masters

was a goal for me professional

Address

what I thought was missing professionally

Professional
Current

Goals - 5 years/10 years

employment

Integrate

new skills and education

Employment

in Social Service Agency

CHAPTER ELEVEN PLANNING YOUR CAREER


E-Portfolio Discussion
Steps

To Accomplishing Goals

Patience

Mindful of my current situation

Timeline

for Completion

Looking for a new career

My role as a single mother

What

do I need in order to accomplish

Support and mentors

THANK YOU!
ANY QUESTIONS?

http://cheryl1225.weebly.com

Wish Everyone Good Luck With


Future Endeavors!

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