Liberating Ourselves as Clinicians: The Care and Feeding of Us and Our Clients

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Liberating Ourselves as Clinicians

From: Shelley Driscoll, student
Date: 21 Oct 2006
Time: 12:14:07 -0500
Remote Name: 69.253.90.106

Comments

Hi Catherine, I am currently a graduate student at Kean University. Your article really addresses some key issues that I currently face as a student clinician. You have really provided some insight not only into treating stuttering, but into addressing many types of speech/language disorders. As you mentioned, we are taught from an early age that mistakes are bad. But when graduate students begin practicing in clinic, we are bound to make mistakes which can lead to frustration, stress and insecurity. Your article has already inspired me. When I am in clinic, and my plans aren't going the way I'd hoped, I look at it first as a learning opportunity. I analyze why it didn't work, and then I move forward. There is no room for negative feelings. I am there to help my clients and everything that I learn, whether it is what worked or what didn't, is valuable information. When I let the negative feelings overwhelm me, I am simply not as available to provide assistance and support as I should be. I think that your article really provides a perspective that is relevant to both new and seasoned professionals. Thank you, Shelley Driscoll


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