When you work intensely with clients day in and day out, it is likely that you will be affected by listening to their pain. As a helper, how might you manage your emotions when hearing clients' experiences? Think about your relationships with your family (or those closest to you). How might those relationships impact you as a helper?

Staying Grounded When Your Clients’ Pain Takes You to an Unwelcome Place
By Scott Janssen, MSW, LCSW