Hey guys,
This is probably something we have all had to face on prac...getting the right balance with your supervisor. I often don't feel like prac is about physio skills as much as it is about knowing how to relate with your supervisor and understanding expectations. Don't get me wrong my supervisor is lovely, but here is my dilemma, I want to look good in front of my supervisor so I don't like to ask for help, however because of this she assumes I know exactly what I am doing...then when she watches me I tend to freak out and 'fumble' my way through it and then we are both left feeling a little unsatisfied with my performance! Does anyone know what I mean? It's so annoying because it feels like the more I try, the more stressed I get and then the more likely I'll do something to stuff up.
Does anyone have any helpful ideas on how to manage stress when they are in this kind of situation? One thing I am learning is to put less pressure on myself...we can't expect to be perfect when this is the first time we are treating for example a child who has just had a stroke, and I'm learning that it's OK to ask questions!
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Hey hun, yeah I think your completley right in not putting too much pressure on yourself and asking for questions when you need help. Your supervisor should understand that you are just learning and would not think any less of you if you dont know absolutley everything! I know what you mean though about wanting to make a good impression..my suggestion is when you go to ask a question tell her what you think first and why so that she can see that you are trying to clinically reason the answer but perhaps just due to lack of experience you havnt quite got it yet. That way you show that you do have some theoretical knowledge and are developing your problem solving skills! x0x0 p.s Im sure she is super impressed by you anyway rach!
hi rach
I can definitely understand where you are coming from!!!Having not done so well in some praqcs and analysing the situation for myself, my advice is to ask questions if you don't understand anything and the earlier you ask the better prepared you will be for your final assessment.
I know its a hard balance and another way to get round it would be to maybe have a go at what you think is right then seeking approval with your supervisor. They like that you consider their feedback valuable!
good luck
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