Hello , My question is regarding closure , I am currently in my last semester of college and I am doing my internship with children 10-19 they have become a big part of my life and its so hard to let go ... does anyone have suggestions ?
Should I write a letter?
Promise to visit and volunteer any suggestions would help how do I just leave these children have developmental issues some understand well others are mentally retarded.
2006-12-18 05:39:22 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I'm glad it was such a positive experience for you.
It sounds like you and the kids have had a big impact on each other. If volunteering is an option, and you're willing, then it would help the kids to see that there's someone who cares for them and come to see them. If not, then letters to the class/parents would have almost as much impact.
2006-12-18 05:45:28 · answer #1 · answered by msmith7811 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How sweet......I'm sure this must be very hard for you as well as the children......If they understand, perhaps you should write a letter or a card to the ones that do understand..... If you can visit, make sure you do. Don't make empty promises you can't keep, this would only hurt them.....especially because they have probably grown just as attached to you.
Can you touch base with any other students who might be going through the same thing....Can you talk to others who graduated prior to you and went through the same thing and find out what they did? I wish you luck....
What an honorable profession you have chosen....keep the good heart that you have....we need people like you in this world.
2006-12-18 13:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by favrd1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Leave your forwarding information & host a going away gathering. Let them know this will be your step towards your career's goals and enjoyed working with them, and you will always be just a phone call away.
Let the parent's know that your gathering is a farewell and a recap of the progress made and it is merely to say you cared...
2006-12-18 13:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by SYLVIA S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard ending relationships and you are involved in a major relationship with these kids. When you leave you will grieve this lost.
A good book on this topic is John Gray's "Mars & Venus Starting Over"
hope this helps.
2006-12-18 13:54:09 · answer #4 · answered by sincere 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think if at all possible you should visit them when you can..and to the ones who understand just explain to them that you have to go for a while but will make the effort to come back as often as you can to see them. kids are very resilient and will understand as long as your honest with them and be sincere. good luck and happy holidays=)
2006-12-18 13:45:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sucks but you have to suckit up and tell them in person. End the conversation with "good-bye", go cry a little, then get on with your life.
2006-12-18 13:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by Ricky J. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋