I am good in a crisis; it is one of my strengths. If a curve ball is thrown at me during the school day, it is never an issue. I am a school social worker; crisis intervention is #2 on my job duty list. I have seen just about every kind of crisis:
This is the short list. There are so many different types of crisis that I have encountered over the year. I try hard to separate myself emotionally. I am not sure if I can articulate it well. However, I need to emotionally separate myself sometimes. I need to keep a clear head so that I can think can be present for the child and the family. I need to help make good decisions, remain calm and help reduce their worries and anxieties. However, 18 years in I was presented a new crisis. This one hit me hard, it was tough – I cried. I couldn’t help it. I will take this moment today and put my SW (social work) hat back on tomorrow to be there for the family. Sometimes it is hard to be the one who is there all the time for everyone else. Today, I am grateful for my colleague today. She reminded me it is ok for me to be sad; I am human.
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EugeniaKouts
3/22/2021 11:44:38 pm
I am glad you had someone remind you that it's ok if you aren't strong every second of every day. You see a lot and you hear even more. I don't know how you do it, but I know our students and their families are so grateful for you.
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trina
3/23/2021 05:54:04 am
It takes someone special to care as much as you do! I have no idea how you are able to keep work and home separate, as much as you do.
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Brittany Graves
3/23/2021 08:02:27 am
I am sure it is so difficult to separate yourself emotionally from all that you help problem solve. It's woven within our DNA to care. It is are to not let these things hit us hard. I am glad you had someone near to support and remind you how strong you are!
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3/23/2021 10:58:09 am
What an amazing list! It must be hard to separate what you do professionally from everyday living. Glad you have a friend/colleague to offer sage advice.
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Susan Dillon
3/23/2021 09:24:05 pm
It's so sad and it is ok to be sad. I know that you will be strong and able to help when the time comes.
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