I consider it a gift and an honor to walk with others in their stressful life. I ask myself where does this gift come from? What events in my life molded me to be able to do this work? If this gift was not shaped only by my daily life experiences, then is my ability to walk with others from whom I know in my life to be my God and Creator?
In my preparations for each session, each situation, am I remembering including the spiritual side? If I ask the question, perhaps not at the depth that I should be.
It takes energy to do the work we do. I believe it important to use those aspects in our lives that will gives the needed energy to continue our work.
Where do you get your strength and energy for Social Work ? What are ways that you renew and ground yourself in order to serve and allow your unique power to "go out from you" on a daily basis?
