relationship

The young person was very tearful with his mum who is moving away and I supported them to share their feelings about this - something this family are unable to do easily. I've worked with this family every week for a year - this continuity and structure has really helped to build a trusting relationship with the young person - He asked if I could or would foster him in front of her mum - she said he had a strong bond with me- This is such hard work and I get very little support - His social worker has only met with me once in the year I've been working with him.

Andrew’s story

by lesleyduff
September 1, 2015May 3, 2019

He asked if I could or would foster him in front of her mum

It's taken a lot to get this family to trust me and they are in a chronic situation verging on adult support and protection. Today's visit was a joint visit with a specialist nurse who has a great relationship with the family. It was a really positive breakthrough visit and we have a plan to keep everyone safe in the short term to allow for a comprehensive assessment. I leave feeling really positive, difficult decisions have been made but I truely believe they are the right decisions and from here there is the opportunity for some really positive and creative work to get things right for this family.

Natalie’s story

by lesleyduff
September 1, 2015May 3, 2019

I leave feeling really positive, difficult decisions have been made

You just CANNOT WIN. Such a productive conversation and then bam vodka and threats of suicide. "You's are all I've got"...this leads to a VERY difficult professional relationship. Boundaries get blurred and policies are ignored. Substituting one substance for another. I feel HEAVY.

Stephanie’s story

by lesleyduff
September 1, 2015May 3, 2019

Such a productive conversation and then bam vodka and threats of suicide