Chrysalis

December 2006
	Interns indicate duties performed: provided support, information and referral services to women who contacted Chrysalis.
	Students identified positive aspects of this placement: Being able to help others, experience with people in crisis, experience with a non-profit.
	Students identified difficulties typical in this placement: Having to deal with difficult/abusive clients on the phone, although there weren't many.
	Students identified qualities/characteristics required to be successful at this placement: good problem-solving skills, sympathetic, good listener, ability to work under pressure

There is one-on-one interaction with a variety of different women who have issues that they need help with. Being able to give women the resources they need to have a better life. Knowing that there are thousands of resources in the metro area that are there for women. Being able to give women support and encouragement. (2002)

It was difficult to know how many women are being abused, either mentally or physically, by someone they love. Hear about women who have children needing a place to stay because they are homeless. The amount of money for legal services that women cannot afford on their income. (2002)