Called to respond in a time of darkness or chaos
I vow to show up with a strong & poised presence
To build rapport quickly & compassionately
To stay outside a crisis and bring objectivity
To hold space during emotional outpours
To act as a chameleon
To make connections
To advocate for those who cannot
To be skilled in seeing what is not said
To respectfully navigate a scene
& work shoulder to shoulder with my first response partners
Never jumping to conclusions or quick decisions
To know limits; my own & others
To go slow & take time
To sense when behavior is escalating
& be the calm in the storm
To benevolently hold the pain that others feel
To see the honor in being let in
Crisis clinicians do not stand at the top of a dark hole
& reach down to help;
rather, they climb into the darkness
& provide hope that finding good,
finding light, finding peace, IS possible.
I am called to serve
I am proud of the work I do
I am a crisis clinician
I do the hard work
I do the heart work!
michelle muething, lpc
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