Post-Workshop Reflection

I found the workshop to be a very valuable learning tool and enjoyed all aspects, but particularly the reflections of the stroke survivors. I found it uncomfortable listening to some of the negative comments about my particular future profession, but also found that this has motivated me to ensure I treat my future patients with client-centredness and use meaningful, purposeful and appropriate interventions.
It was great to meet with students from other disciplines and hear where their level of expertise lays, as well as where there is overlap between the different disciplines. I think this was a really important aspect to take on, such that in the working world it will be necessary to work interprofessionally to ensure all disciplines are complementing each other and not duplicating each other. I found I learnt more about the other disciplines and what they have to offer, even though I thought I knew where their expertise lay and have had some experience in working with other disciplines.
It was great to see that all disciplines respected each other and what they could contribute to Dan's care as a patient with depression following a CVA. I think a learing workshop like this is essential for future professionals to break the boundaries down between disciplines, and for professionals to know if they identify particular issues that they have no expertise with, who they can refer the patient on to to ensure the patient receives the best care possible. In my working history I have found this to not always be the case. I found the workshop to be uplifting in this sense and gave hope that future professionals will be willing and eager to work interprofessionally, so patients of the future can receive the best holistic care.
I found the day went very quickly due to the exceptional organisation, fantastic presenters and all participants getting in and having a go. The pre-workshop material was a good way to launch into the workshop and allow the day to flow as it did. It made me feel prepared and comfortable to contribute to the discussions. I really enjoyed the experience.