As a level 2 fieldwork student I was in a locked psychiatric
unit. One of the male residents had depression. He remained in bed, in a
darkened room, buried under his covers, all day and night except to go to the
dining room. Every day I invited him to groups. Eventually he started talking
to me when I invited him. By the time I left he was coming out of his room and
sharing family pictures with me. I heard he was able to discharge,
reintegrating into the community after I left. It was very motivating to be a
small component in his recovery and return to the community!
By: Cindy Garcia, COTA/L, CLIPP
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