I visited my former therapist today to have her sign off on my sanity to ensure that I'm mentally capable of handling the potentially stressful situations that Peace Corps service will inevitably present.
I haven't seen my therapist since 2001, my last year in high school, so she had a hard time recalling just what we had discussed in our sessions, other than the obvious issues of my parents' separation and eventual divorce. I reminded her about some other small things, which were typical teenage girl issues.
I gave her the paper work and she seemed astounded at the types of questions she'd have to answer. (Example: what psychotropic medications I had been prescribed, if any, and whether I had ever attempted suicide) She commented that she was surprised at the amount of red tape in this application process and I agreed. But of course the Peace Corps doesn't want to send some unstable or suicidal person to work in a developing country for two years!
My therapist told me she'd fill out the paper work just as soon as she had time, but that it probably wouldn't happen until December as she is incredibly busy at the moment. I told her that was fine, since I probably won't even have my medical and dental appointments for a couple of weeks...
Which reminds me, I need to find a decent/cheap doctor (and dentist) in the area who will do the necessary physical exams and fill out the paperwork rather quickly.
One step closer...
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
medical/dental packet received
Wow this is even bigger than I thought. I just got a very thorough packet from Peace Corps that I need to have filled out by doctors, dentists, and therapists before sending it off for medical clearance.
On the original application, I answered a lot of questions about my health history, and one of them asked whether I had ever seen a psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, or therapist in my life.
I did go to a therapist in high school because I needed help dealing with my parents' divorce and some other typical teenage issues. Now I need to go back to this therapist to have her fill out and sign some forms that testify to my mental stability.
I also have to have a doctor sign off on my knee, since I had surgery a couple of years ago.
This might take a while, but I'm determined to get it done as soon as possible.
On the original application, I answered a lot of questions about my health history, and one of them asked whether I had ever seen a psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, or therapist in my life.
I did go to a therapist in high school because I needed help dealing with my parents' divorce and some other typical teenage issues. Now I need to go back to this therapist to have her fill out and sign some forms that testify to my mental stability.
I also have to have a doctor sign off on my knee, since I had surgery a couple of years ago.
This might take a while, but I'm determined to get it done as soon as possible.
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