Building connections with clients involves creating a warm, empathetic environment where everyone feels heard and valued. For children, Christy uses age-appropriate communication and activities to engage with them effectively, ensuring they feel safe and understood. With families and adults, she fosters open and respectful dialogue, helping to build trust and collaboration. By adapting her approach to each family’s unique dynamics and clients’ needs, Christy establishes a supportive relationship that encourages openness and progress. Additionally, consistency and reliability are key components in this process, as clients need to know they can count on her for assistance and support throughout their journey.
From working with a diverse range of clients and their families, Christy has gained a profound understanding of the varied strengths and coping mechanisms people possess. Each client brings unique qualities to their journey, which are crucial in the therapeutic process. She has gained valuable insights into the diverse ways children experience and navigate the world and how families can be a powerful source of support and strength. This experience has underscored the importance of being flexible and adaptive in her methods, allowing to better suit individual needs and enhance the support she provides. Moreover, witnessing clients’ personal growth and resilience has deepened Christy’s appreciation for the capacity for change and recovery, reinforcing the value of a client-centred, supportive and empowering approach to her work.
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