NUR Log #4 Submission Date: 7/19/2023

Child Initials: VL Age (years and months) 3 yr 11 month

Date of Interaction

Location of Interaction

FPMHNP Student verbal and non-verbal communication

Child verbal and non-verbal communication

FPMHNP Student Reflection

Theorist application and analysis of interaction

7/3/2023

VLs home in the living room

Hello VL.

I open my arms to hug her

I hug her

How are you?

I am kneeling to speak to her

What do you mean?

I was confused by her statement but soon realized she is referring to Amazon Prime. I started to laugh.

I had to work and on my days off your mom was at work. This our first day off together.

It's okay, you can take it.

You're welcome

-I am sitting Indian style on the floor. Making direct eye contact with VL.

I am glad you like it VL.

I continue to make eye contact with VL

I am very confused by VLs statement.

You can't sleep without your blanket?

VL where are you going?

I am standing now and following her with my eyes.

Hi Auntie Tiffany

VL runs to me, but she is looking at the package I placed on the couch.

She gives me a big hug but is still looking away.

I'm good. What happened to you?

She is now making eye contact with me

My grandma said I have 2 wake ups for my blanket, but you took a lot of days.

-She is still looking at the package on the floor, but she is also occasionally gazing to her mother who is sitting on the couch. She appears as if she is seeking approval.

Oh okay.

She is now reaching for the package. She stops suddenly when her mom states you know better

-She is now timid and looks down.

She runs to the package and attempts to open it. When she realizes she is unsuccessful, she runs to her mom and grabs her hand. She is gesturing for scissors.

Her mom says gets up from the couch and walks to the kitchen but first stops and gives her a stern look.

VL turns to me and states...…for comfort, particularly during times of separation from their primary caregiver. These objects serve as a bridge between the child and the world, facilitating the child's developing sense of self and their ability to form relationships (Elmhirst, 1980).

In this situation, VL's blanket clearly serves as her transitional object. It's something familiar and comforting that she can take with her when she moves between different environments, such as going from home to her Grandma June's house.

Her relationship with the blanket signifies her emotional maturity as she's learning to navigate the world independently. By replacing the old blanket with a new one and carrying it to her grandma's house, VL is showing her ability to adapt to change while still finding comfort in the presence of her transitional object.

This process helps her feel safe and secure, and it supports her emotional wellbeing during periods of separation from her primary caregivers. It also seems to have become an integral part of her sleep rituals, further establishing its significance…