Posted by yellowbird01 on June 8, 2011, at 14:58:22
In reply to Re: New job... question. » yellowbird01, posted by Dinah on June 8, 2011, at 11:48:48
Thanks Dinah. I feel silly saying so, but I hadnt even considered their concern/wanting reassurance/etc of my stability and ability to help. The reason I say I feel silly is that as a long-term client myself, I'm sure I'd feel exactly that way if I noticed scars etc on my therapist. I've been focusing on "dont lie, but get away from the topic as soon as possible" and in the midst, forgot that very important point. Thanks for bringing it up. I think the "healing IS possible" viewpoint is great as well.
I'm considering sharing this concern with my boss/the director of the program and getting his thoughts and advice on how to handle it. There are only 10-15 staff members at the center, and the director is very much involved with us day to day... I think I'd feel comfortable sharing with him. I've only been at the job for 2 1/2 weeks now and i think I want to give it another week or 2 first though, because even though he obviously understands that people with mental illness (current or otherwise) arent "bad" or otherwise less competent, I dont want to change or effect his view of me as he's still getting to know me and forming opinions, both personally and professionally. It *shouldnt* effect anything, but you just never know...
Thanks again Dinah for your response. You made excellent points and that does help me to reframe it in my mind.
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