I remember being an intern and hoping that I would get along with my fellow interns. As an internship director, I pay special attention to the personalities and habits of interns, hoping to get the best match for each person who comes to my facility. Difficulties with your fellow interns can be very distressing during an already stressful situation. Sometimes, however, the relationship is that of kindred spirits.
My current interns are two such souls. They have bonded. They are deep friends at this point, sharing experiences with clients, with me, and with each other. They are learning from each other daily and are starting to sound alike. This form of bonding is rare, lasting, and important. They are also the second set of interns that I have had that have found this type of relationship.
I hope for them that they can keep in touch with each other throughout their careers. There is something comforting about a fellow music therapist who shared a common experience out there in the world. It is important to have those friends - my junior intern used to come to national conferences, but has not been around for a long time. I miss having that contact with someone who knew me when I was "young" in the profession.
My hope for all therapists is a "Kindred Spirit." Someone who shares a passion for music therapy, a common experience, and someone who is able to see how much they have grown in the profession.
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