Workbook #6

So let me start off by saying that I am really sensible when it comes to animals and babies. Whenever there is an animal movie I will cry like if there is no tomorrow, my husband laughs at me on how I am so sensible but yet he comforts me telling me the obvious, " mi amor (my love) is just a movie, don't worry about it". Sometimes I hate that because I really love animals and if I see one squirrel run over by a car, I will manage to pick it up and put it on the grass and put some dirt on it. So if a client comes over and tells me that their pet dog was run over by car, I will feel his pain. But I guess in this sort of field we work on we have to be tough and show empathy. Sometimes I wonder should I work in this field because I tend to cry easily but then I think that because of it, I will be a great social worker and will try all that I can to help the person. When the client starts crying, first of all offer them a tissue, and just listen to what they have to say. It might be that they haven't expressed themselves yet and finally they letting it all out. When that happens the person tends to feel a little better that someone is hearing them. Second, ask how can you help them, be professional and give them the services they need. Third, tell them that everything will be okay and time will make it better. When it comes to these really sad moments what we could do is listen and help. I feel like this is the best option.