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From: Carla B.
Date: 04 Oct 2006
Time: 20:35:37 -0500
Remote Name: 151.203.149.107
Hi Catherine, I love your article! Whenever I work with a new client, our first session deals with expectations. Often they come with hopes that I can "fix" them. I am always very honest, so there is no misunderstanding as to who I am and what I can do. I ask them nicely, what they expect from me. Then I ask them what they think their role is. If they have the wrong idea, I clarify things immediately. I am there to share what I know, help figure out what might work for them, and support them with their decisions. I expect they will pull their weight by attempting to meet the challenges they set for themselves. Things just work so much better when the work load is shared, and everyone feels good about themselves. As for the re-fueling, I used to feel guilty about taking the time for myself. But, I have matured, and maturity has brought me to realizing how important balance is, and its significant contribution to my work! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this, and reinforcing my own. For you new clinicians, it would be so nice if you don't have to wait for maturity to embrace what is being said in this article. I suggest you print it out, place it in sheet protectors, and put it in the front of your stuttering resources. Read it often!