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From: Pam
Date: 20 Oct 2009
Time: 07:59:35 -0500
Remote Name: 163.153.6.70
Hi Anne, this is a good question. Some clients are never going to feel comfotable to be pushed, however gently, out of their comfort zone. In my second year, I told the clinicians that I needed and liked to be pushed to take risks. I think as our trust of each grew, it became obvious when I was ready to take on more. The clinician suggested additional goals we could work on, and I either would let her know I was comfortable or not. In order for that to work, the client has to be upfront, and not be afraid that h/she is going to upset of disappoint the clinician.