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It’s my first year out of college & I’m navigating switching my clients with autism over to telehealth. I’m a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. I’m also a long time therapy-goer & enneagram type 2. I give a lot of energy and support to my clients every day and I love my work. I have been noticing that I’m left wanting some support and encouragement in return. I want to feel seen & asking others to provide that is hard.
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As a former special education teacher, I can empathize with your struggle. You are a BAMF. A lesson that I had to learn the hard way after five years in the field and becoming burnt out was that self care is something you absolutely.must.teach.yourself.and.invest.in. It is not natural for women to ask for help, it's so hard. But setting boundaries, identifying what you need...is so so important. Start now, while you're new in the profession. You will not regret it.
I highly suggest a workbook that I am actually current doing that is called: The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Dr. Kristin Neff.
If you ever want insight, to talk, whatever, my e-mail is: sjy8599@utulsa.edu
I wonder if you might explore your own self care and check in with whether you are nurturing the parts of yourself that are feeling dry and empty? I have discovered great peace through art, gardening, cooking, letter-writing, and being outdoors. Whatever feeds your soul is essential at this lonely time. Give yourself the gift of taking care of you!
We ran into one of his teacher aides many years after she had worked with him (she was now volunteering with an equestrian therapy program) and she was amazed at his
progress-"He is talking and being spontaneous!" She hadn't seen the results of what she done at the time she was doing them and I was so happy for her to see her work
had made such a difference!
I believe I am also an Enneagram 2 and I try to always let people know when they are doing a great job as often we are the behind the scenes folks who quietly get the job done and don't always get the recognition and validation we deserve. Bravo to you!!
Could I send you a letter? I'm a full time nanny and a part-time SLP in Early Intervention, and I hear you! My e-mail is kates1268@gmail.com if you'd be willing to send your address.
Sending love <3
Try to remember, as Brené Brown says, asking for help is a sign of courage, not a weakness. You are courageous for asking to have your needs met. I see you and I support you. As a retired special education teacher, who has worked with a lot of individuals with autism (many with challenging behaviors) I guarantee you, that even when you don’t feel supported or encouraged, there will be days when a client has a break through, or will say or do something that touches you in such a special way that it will be all the encouragement you need. Hang in there. Transitions are hard. Sometimes life is hard, but is also fun, crazy, wonderful, and rewarding. Sending love & support!
Try to remember, as Brené Brown says, asking for help is a sign of courage, not a weakness. You are courageous for asking to have your needs met. I see you and I support you. As a retired special education teacher, who has worked with a lot of individuals with autism (many with challenging behaviors) I guarantee you, that even when you don’t feel supported or encouraged, there will be days when a client has a break through, or will say or do something that touches you in such a special way that it will be all the encouragement you need. Hang in there. Transitions are hard. Sometimes life is hard, but is also fun, crazy, wonderful, and rewarding. Sending love & support!
Kindly,
Taylor, a mom of two little ones in New Jersey
Congrats on college, I know things must feel overwhelming right now but day by day you'll get through it. If you have trouble asking for help, use this time of transition to become more comfortable with it. Trust me, in law school I learned just how valuable it is to be able to take advantage of all the resources around you and not just try to do everything yourself.
The hard times will pass and you'll get through it and you'll be all the better for it. Good luck with everything, thanks for all your important hard work. Sending you lots of love and luck!
Amanda - I got you! emailing now.