heya :) yeah, i'm pretty sure i remember you. i think we nerded out about psych theories and stuff. I'm humbled you'd come back after talking before (i can't remember when it was but probably like a year or two I think). but i appreciate the continued reflection and i'm glad it still holds up to the scrutiny of somebody else with experience in the field. i also appreciate the best wishes and i wish you same as well. i'm sure you're doing good work and the people you work with probably appreciate you, too-- even tho clients/patients don't always say so :)
Thanks and yes im doing my best to keep an open environment and encourage them to consider what they want from their lives. I also remind them to accept their current limitations but never be afraid to grow past them if they are willing to put in the work. So many are already something special but allow social views or expectations to downgrade all they have done to make it this far. Not everyone is meant to climb a mountain but it doesn't mean your achievements are meant to be downplayed when you know how hard you worked. Love yourself. Be proud of who you are. Be patient with yourself. Allow yourself to be vulnerable when you need a moment. Being strong means working through your pain. Not avoiding as if its something to be feared.