You put this to words so beautifully Claire. This is very similar to what I’m always trying to tell new counselors at the pregnancy center I work at - often most come in with an attitude “if I just say the right thing, then she’ll choose life.” No. If you have that attitude, you will burn out and you won’t serve your clients while. It’s not on me what my clients decide to do. I can hold open an invitation and empower but ultimately what she chooses is in her hands. And if she changes her mind and chooses life, I’m not responsible for that either. So thank you for this!
You put this to words so beautifully Claire. This is very similar to what I’m always trying to tell new counselors at the pregnancy center I work at - often most come in with an attitude “if I just say the right thing, then she’ll choose life.” No. If you have that attitude, you will burn out and you won’t serve your clients while. It’s not on me what my clients decide to do. I can hold open an invitation and empower but ultimately what she chooses is in her hands. And if she changes her mind and chooses life, I’m not responsible for that either. So thank you for this!
And when the stakes are so high, I’m sure the internal pressure is unimaginable! Ugh. Grateful for your guidance to them!