Who knows why I decided to do this...maybe it was the frustration of tweeting, maybe it was the fact that I have not seen so many of my friends in so long, maybe it was because I decided blogs were suddenly cool. Blogging has been something I have had to warm up to; putting all my emotions and thoughts on a website for people to see seems to be intimidating. But, in an age where I feel as if there is so much going on and everything is changing, it may be the only way to stay connected with people. So here it is...my first blog.
Not to get too deep on my first blog, but I keep thinking about a conversation I had today with my supervisor. A person at our contracting agency told her that when our clients don't succeed in therapy, we fail. I was so disturbed by the comment, it continues to mill around in my head. What really makes a successful therapy session? I have clients who will never change. It's not because I don't want them to or they can't, but it's because they choose not to change. I have several clients who have either chosen to terminate therapy or they are no longer court-mandated to therapy when they are really not ready to be done. Can I define myself as a failure? No way! It just upsets me that we suddenly have to put all of our professional success in the instability of our clients. Although I know the truth in this situation, it still haunts me.
P.S. It sounds like that lady would live a depressing life. Last time I checked by a therapist or facilitator doesn't make you god. Keep up the great work! I know you care for your clients and and have a good idea of you can and cannot change! Good for you! Some people spend most of their lives trying to figure that out. Kinda that whole Serenity prayer thing...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blog. It will be nice to keep up with life stuff a midst the phone tag.
Love ya Roomie!
Kinda strange to sign up to be a follower. You are starting a cult are you?.....That would be sneaky....ponder....
ReplyDeleteAmanda,
ReplyDeleteI completely understand your thoughts about blogging. I as well have my own blog. It is a way that I can just let it all, whether it is excitement, sadness, fear, joy, blessed, whatever it is helps to just express whether people choose to read it our not. my blog is newbeginnings1