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[quote=Anonymous]Reading this thread is helpful. I am an SLP who works with kids with special needs. I have been doing this for a while and I have a child with attentional and behavioral problems (severe ADHD) so I can empathize some. Sometimes when we-- as a team-- work with families, it can be tough. We want so much to support the kids and families we work with, but we sometimes don't know how to work with families in the denial and bargaining phases. As a mom and a therapist, I want to support the families (please do not view this as patronizing) and I make sure to actively listen to them. Some people, however, in their anger, can be harsh, critical etc. in their quest for a cure. Perhaps they have hopped onto the bandwagon of a certain approach or they want to write the goals for us (rather than join in the conversation and do it together). In these times, I try to empathize as best as I can, but it can feel a bit abusive (rare, but it happens. Most families, even when anxious, are respectful). This is tough when you feel like you are a quality therapist.

What do you think has been the most helpful when you have worked with therapists? People who listen, are warm etc. Be honest. We are in a tough role b/c sometimes we can't always give good news and we need to be honest about the child's current abilities....

Thanks....[/quote]

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