The report is that a visiting relative offered him marijuana, which the client declined. Reportedly, he not only turned down the offer to get high - he also became angry at the person who made the offer.
Those of us who work with clients who exhibit this kind of progress got a small feeling of satisfaction at this report.
And while this may not seem a large achievement to those who are unacquainted with this client, to us it's great progress. Because when this client arrived in our clinic his prognosis was not good.
Those of us who work with clients who exhibit this kind of progress got a small feeling of satisfaction at this report.
And while this may not seem a large achievement to those who are unacquainted with this client, to us it's great progress. Because when this client arrived in our clinic his prognosis was not good.
He was completely self-centered. Everything was about him.. He wanted everything. And he wanted it now. He didn't understand why the rules applied to him. He was constantly arguing. Responsibility was a word that wasn't in his vocabulary.
Eventually, though, after many setbacks he started to change. Sometimes he’d take one step forward, then two steps backward. On more than one occasion there was discussion among the staff about whether we should keep working with the client because it seemed so futile.
Yet today, the young man is looking toward going to school and resuming his life as a sober member of the community.
Small victories,. But we’ll take them.
Eventually, though, after many setbacks he started to change. Sometimes he’d take one step forward, then two steps backward. On more than one occasion there was discussion among the staff about whether we should keep working with the client because it seemed so futile.
Yet today, the young man is looking toward going to school and resuming his life as a sober member of the community.
Small victories,. But we’ll take them.
