Posted by Fivefires on March 14, 2007, at 15:12:36
In reply to Re: Working for a Hotline » Phillipa, posted by Gee on March 13, 2007, at 13:25:53
Hi Gee!
I don't work for a hotline.
I'm afraid I'm not in a place where I would be comfortable doing so.
Although, as re: your comment .. something about crying along w/ another .... There is one peer support specialist I love speaking with and have begun to ask for, when I call. She does sort of 'cry along w/ me' and then we both end up with our feelings lifted as the conversation goes further!
Others do take different approaches.
The clinicals (psych nurses) and the peer supports sort of take different approaches.
I believe you can attend support groups to prepare yourself for working on warm or hot lines.
As for Phillipa (yep talking about ya girl), IMO, 'she'd be wonderful at it'. But still, we all know ourselves best and when we are or are not able to begin something.
I need to learn a way to earn $ soon. I'm having a very very hard time staying, literally, 'off the streets'.
I have a physical injury making my ability to work very difficult as well.
5f
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