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From: Steve Hood
Date: 10/19/01
Time: 9:40:07 AM
Remote Name: 199.33.133.50
Hi, Kim
Of course it is ok. He is your client, and not mine. I think getting additional input from teacher and social worker is a good idea as well. And I must say that I am impressed that you have access to a social worker ! The is neat. I am impressed !
And of course trying to be sure the boy buys into the game plan is important. I am not sure if I said so directly, but I had assumed he would be part of the decision making process. Stretching his wings and accepting some self-direction can be a wonderful experience for these kids, and of course, it also involves some calculated risk taking. But the risk is lessened if he knows he has the support and help of a trusted and competent clinician to whom he can return if he feels he needs to do so.
I hope things go well.