tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439022946992160518.post859553940481891203..comments2024-03-27T20:54:18.531-05:00Comments on The Social Work Podcast: Shared Trauma in the COVID19 Pandemic: Interview with Carol Tosone, Ph.D.Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D., LCSWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02961143229642890517noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2439022946992160518.post-47909950183606251662020-06-01T11:15:24.982-05:002020-06-01T11:15:24.982-05:00Ronna Renee Williams
Review of interview: Blackboa...Ronna Renee Williams<br />Review of interview: Blackboard Assignment 1<br /> The interview addressed how Social Workers can disclose their personal information to support and strengthen client’s therapeutic needs. A discussion was based on how the effects of COVID-19 has a traumatic impact with everyone, and how sharing your personal experiences to help a client overcome anxiety will benefit the worker too. The experience of sharing trauma creates a bond between the Clinician and client, which gives everyone a sense of purpose and meaning. Some examples can include: <br />• Helps the client feel welcomed at the session<br />• Eases the tension between the clinician and client<br />• Creates a safe space to know anyone can have difficulties coping with traumatic events like COVID-19 because we are all human.<br />The podcast also identified how some clinicians may struggle with challenges of their own since the pandemic and compared the crisis to 911. Some examples given, was problems with technology, and learning to use the various systems such as Zoom to conference with clients. Clinicians should not be afraid of sharing their own personal experiences to help clients they work with. Demonstrating to the client how you are handling stress can be beneficial for everyone.<br />• I am a strong believer of how sharing your traumatic experiences will sometimes help the client overcome different issues. Many professionals often don’t feel comfortable with utilizing that specific strategy. Throughout the years I have helped many clients overcome trauma by sharing my past experiences and how I was able to cope. I felt a sense of relief to know my story helped others who were struggling.<br />• Many times, workers don’t practice self-care, and it is vital to practice what you preach. Sharing is caring!!! A traumatic event can change the way one function. It can sometimes take weeks or months to find coping strategies that are helpful for the individual. The shared trauma podcast identified how some clients take comfort in knowing the worker has experienced similar issues that maybe challenging. This reminds me of the quote “together we shall overcome”!! If a worker is experiencing stress how can they help the clients they are being paid to service?<br />Ronna R Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382692073522537372noreply@blogger.com