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Hi all!
I personally like
languages in
general; I think they have a lot of cultural wealth and it is attractive to
know that we can communicate with other people whose cultures are so different
from ours. It will always be a good challenge.
Since I was little I
have listened to a lot of music in English, which has helped me a lot to learn
a good amount of words and refine my ears. I was very struck by listening to
songs by artists and noticing how their accents changed depending on whether they
were American, English or Australian. This made listening to music much more
entertaining.
At school I was not
very applied in English class, I admit it. I was a bit complicated in my teens;
I think I would have liked to take more advantage of that space, the dynamics
and my teacher.
I think personally it
is easier for me to hear and understand the language; while I think my writing
is not so bad, speaking it makes me insecure. Sometimes I think it's not
because of not understanding grammar or something like that, but rather it's
lack of confidence or fear.
Hi all!
Changes are always
good, but you have to have the will and the patience to understand them.
Regarding the
university's English program and its different professors that I have had,
there are some things to say.
First of all, I would
like to say that I think it is important to add more playful instances in the
teaching of English. For this, music is essential. For example asking us to
share songs of our personal taste and in the lyrics to review complex words,
pronunciation and English phonetics. You can also check a little grammar in
these same songs. All this strengthening listening and making the class more
entertaining. I think the program lacks innovation and fun.
On the other hand,
although it is important that people lose their fear of exposure; I think you
have to be careful with asking for tasks like "videos", for example.
Since it is possible that among the students there is someone who seems
extremely invasive and uncomfortable. The personalities are varied and that
stress (especially in quarantine) can cause considerable discomfort in someone.
I think the program should think about being more flexible with those kinds of
exercises.
Finally, I think that
it would be important to find a way in which we can learn basic grammar,
because there are things of very different logic with Spanish and that we can
only know it if they explain it to us in a non-boring way. Perhaps in small
work groups where you can later exchange knowledge with others and change a
little role. As a dynamic and shared learning.
I am also very
grateful for the program, because with the three different teachers that I have
been I have learned something important.
Hi all!
Personal
opinions about something or someone will always be a controversial topic.
Developing and socializing them will take a lot of energy, tolerance and time.
Personally,
I think I am good at receiving opinions from others; I find it necessary to
have active listening because we don't always know how our own behavior affects
the world. But when making changes, I highly value the opinion of my close
circles, such as my parents and friends. They have more meaning to me.
Regarding
hateful opinions towards me, I really don't care that much at all. I do not
give them power or space in my daily routine.
On the
other hand, about giving opinions about others, I try to do it with a lot of
justification, information and in a more rational way. Without falling into
moralisms, but also not forgetting that it is important to have an ethical
minimum based on respect. It seems very postmodern to point out that you can do
everything and say everything regardless of the consequences.
In
particular, I think that today in today's world, social media plays a fundamental
role, but it also works as a double-edged tool. People are understanding how
important it is to form an opinion about things that happen, but on the other
hand, this platform is used as a space to spread unfounded and free hatred.
Finally I
want to say that I am very satisfied that Chilean society is strengthening its
positions and criticism of the system; and I only hope that in this there can
be an ethical minimum where we do not forget the other and his emotions.
During the time of the pandemic, my subject
"Psycho-social Trauma" and the reading of some articles in which the
subject of mourning is addressed has been very interesting and useful. But I am
referring to this unusual duel in which the affections are struck even more
violently by forced and distant farewells.
The process of living
a mourning is as normal as crying when you hurt yourself, sleeping when you are
tired and it is the natural way of expressing when we have our broken heart
hurt by sadness. In these moments of pandemic for some it is sad to know that
they will not be able to see that person you love, that they will not be able
to say goodbye or tell them in person how much they wanted it, it is as if
there is a void at the end of life.
When people can build
a ritual or just say goodbye, the grieving process becomes more adaptive; It
does not mean that there is no pain, but that it is possible to resignify them
and continue living with it. It is important to understand that grief as a
process has a continuity. It will go through deep sadness, emotional
disconnection for the first few weeks and emotions such as anger, fear may be
present. Some sensation of decay, lack of energy, crying, difficulty sleeping,
tightness in the chest or throat among others could be physical sensations
could also be present.
Today the stress of
not being able to visit and take the hand of that person you know is suffering;
not being able to know his death situation and above all not delivering a
ritual and farewell are the difficulties that arise in this current scenario,
situations that could deepen the feelings described above.
The process of
closing all mourning is essential for an optimal elaboration since it can resignify
the departure of that person with a relief component, of purpose that will make
the process of loss more bearable.
For the mourning
process, accompaniment is important, knowing that there is another who listens
to us and contains us and today there are various groups that can help us in
this regard, to visualize their personal resources to better deal with mourning
and the emotions that arise with the loss.
This resource that
today is very accessible will be of great help, perhaps not at the present time,
but when this has happened, since that is when we will really be facing grief,
when it is not important to anyone, but will only be for who will be dealing
with their pain and suffering.
Hi all!
I hope they are in the best possible conditions. How
often do we think about the future?
Thinking about the
future and the development of my professional life there are some topics that
excite me a lot.
First, work as a
psychologist in clinical spaces with those who are suffering from some type of
cancer. Oncology and the handling of subjectivity in complex moments interests
me immensely.
Talking and facing
painful moments will always be challenging; and I feel an ethical duty to be
able to contribute from my discipline. Thinking not only of who is sick or
dying, but also of loved ones.
I believe that health
systems in general do not sufficiently promote mental health and there is a
significant deficit in those cases in which patients present extremely serious
conditions. A part of me wants to help change this situation.
For this, I would
like to do some postgraduate study abroad, ideally the following two years
after graduating; especially in Spain where I have seen, for example at the Universidad
Autónoma de Madrid and the Universidad de Barcelona, there are clinical psychology programs specialized in
oncology and old age.
It gives me great
comfort to think of being a supporter, somewhere in the world, for those who
are losing hope and do not know how to strengthen their inner world. Maybe this
is how I would like someone to help some of my loved ones who are facing death
and even myself.
For me, meditation is a deeply healing experience; He had a chance to
practice it a few times and I was relieved after doing it. I greatly admire
those who have the constancy of meditation, I think they are a good example for
us all.
How do I feel in these last months of isolation? The truth is that I
think the past for different emotions and moods; everything very variable, very
changing, very confusing.
Initially I decided to have a clear routine to make the best use of
time, after that I understood that this structure would not make me feel very
comfortable; I was unconsciously pushing myself to do things and I wasn't
enjoying myself.
Weeks later I started to flow little by little, letting go of the things
that had been imposed on me. And to this day he kept me in this position. I
read novels, I have moments of physical training, I write, I watch series and
movies, I have become closer to my family and I have stopped using social
networks a bit, I have felt more anxious than normal.
My social life and contact with friends have not been very fluid lately,
but it has been good.
When the English classes started, sometimes I was a little discouraged
by the amount of time in front of the computer and the pressure to participate.
But lately it has been less intense and more friendly.
And thinking about it, I think that healthy practices like meditation
have helped my less anxious general anxiety a lot lately. I have become more
aware of my breathing, my body sensations, my mind and thoughts. He took things
slower, knowing that he couldn't have everything under control or in order; He
learned to flow a little more and accept the unexpected.
After watching the
video on youtube, I thought about how interesting they would try to have a more
constant approach with this practice. Especially in these times of pandemic.
And why is it so important in the midst of a global catastrophe?
He found some articles and blogs that support and motivate what I said
earlier; She learned the importance of managing fear and making it adaptive and
not an illness. It makes a lot of sense to me that maintaining a good mood,
calm and tranquility is essential, as well as consulting only verified information
about the coronavirus.
In this sense, I have wondered how to constantly stop thinking about the
coronavirus? And some relaxation techniques, like deep breathing, meditation,
mindfulness and self-awareness have helped me a lot; And the most important
thing is that I have been able to share it with my family.
