I certainly wish that along the way someone would have said to me all those feelings sometimes are normal....you will grieve sometimes...And that's a normal feeling and take care of yourself. And this is how you handle it. Because I think that is definitely something that's missing in the field..the understanding that we are human doing this job and it will take a toll.
Christian Williams is a graduate of Assumption University and is now a professor at the University as well as a practicing psychotherapist specializing in trauma, resilience, grief, and substance abuse. In this interview she talks about the feeling of community at the university, how she took some time off to have her child, and how she came to the field of social services. She describes experiences she's had in the field as well as the advantages and challenges. Christian is also the president of the national organization for human services and shares the impact some state policies are having on the profession.