Academic Plan
Some key elements about self-care became clear from my horrid experience. I have worked with my psychologist, academic advisor, my legal counsel, and my family to design a three-fold academic plan to move forward:
Mental Health Support
I have designed a solid self-care plan to work in symbiosis with my academic plan. I was getting psychological support intermittently but have converted this into a steady, ongoing part of my recovery (Attachment 3). Mental health support has been valuable. My psychologist has helped me to develop new tools to productively manage my distress. I feel like I am in a better position today because of that support and will continue with therapy throughout the academic year.
Move Studies Online
I have moved out of residence and moved my studies off campus to online, at least for the next academic year, to give me an opportunity to work in a familiar environment, with my family close by to support me whenever I need them.
Legal Support
I have retained counsel with which I am very comfortable. My lawyer will attend appearances on my behalf. This removes the need for me to appear every month and frees up valuable time that I can invest into my academics.
Mental Health Support
I have designed a solid self-care plan to work in symbiosis with my academic plan. I was getting psychological support intermittently but have converted this into a steady, ongoing part of my recovery (Attachment 3). Mental health support has been valuable. My psychologist has helped me to develop new tools to productively manage my distress. I feel like I am in a better position today because of that support and will continue with therapy throughout the academic year.
Move Studies Online
I have moved out of residence and moved my studies off campus to online, at least for the next academic year, to give me an opportunity to work in a familiar environment, with my family close by to support me whenever I need them.
Legal Support
I have retained counsel with which I am very comfortable. My lawyer will attend appearances on my behalf. This removes the need for me to appear every month and frees up valuable time that I can invest into my academics.