Posted by gardenergirl on June 22, 2004, at 16:17:34
In reply to Re: I care, I really really care! » gardenergirl, posted by Miss Honeychurch on June 22, 2004, at 12:59:08
I want to say I remember all of my former clients. I don't have nearly as many as an experienced T. I don't remember most of the ones I saw while doing my first practicum in a rehab center, because I mostly saw them once and I was so green and nervous it was hard to be "present" with them. But I think I remember all of the last two years. As long as I saw them more than once. Some, of course, I feel more fondness for than others. And I would love to hear occasionally from former clients, I think. But it would mean they tracked me down (unless they sent to center and center forwarded it to me). That might feel weird to me, I'm not sure. Also, there is the issue of whether it would be ethical to respond. We are encouraged to handle this with clients by telling them that we would enjoy hearing from them, but we likely would be unable to respond.
I did get a note from a client I had terminated with about six weeks before while still at the center. I really enjoyed getting this, and I kept it and put a copy in the chart.
Does this help? Basically, my thoughts are not set on this, so it's something I need to experience more and think more about.
gg
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