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Originally Posted by bluemountains
As a teacher, I am very attached to my students. I teach some with special needs and special circumstances, and I find myself very concerned with their progress. I don't know if I am triggered because of my own past; however, I am greatly involved with a child who was has suffered abuse from her birth mother as well as her adopted brother. Also, if a child is bullied in any way, I find myself feeling very maternal.
bluemountains
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I am a retired caseworker so I can definately answer for me:
My clients always affected me, some more then others. Some I just loved, some I was glad when they left my office
Every nite I thought about someone or something after work....even now I think of some of the clients from years ago. There was this one guy who wote me poetry. He was an alcoholic...a sweetie....he was in an auto accident and went to the emergency room with a headache. The discharged him. He died the next day. Yes, it was 1969 and he is still in my thoughts!!!!
I rejoice over successes but tried not to mourn over failures becaue they might be one step closer to getting better with my help
I have definately gotten emotionally attached many times. You can't help but do it, but it can rip you open!!! Thats why so many in the social service field burn out!!!!
Many, many stay in my heart...like my friend Willie who died. He will be in my heart till I die![/QUOTE]
Thanks for everyone's answers so far. I know the answer for myself; I gave the example of the clients I work with as a program director in a group home for MR/DD adults. I just want to hear what my own T has to say about it...I like to disarm her sometimes. One thing I promise her is that my sessions will never be boring!
