Day 1 at the new job - Al-Anon Family Group

pinkchip · ~*Service Worker*~

Day 1 at the new job

neshema2 · ~*Service Worker*~

pinkchip wrote:
What I know about alanon 90 percent comes from here and it comes from you guys so I wanted you to know I can already see how it's going to help me on many levels - not just with regard to informing them and their families about alanon but also with helping me maintain boundaries and healthy detachment from the residents.
Thanks guys.

You are gonna be great...Congratulations on your new adventure.....I am glad that you are here...You have given me some great ESH... smile smile smile

Breakingfree · ~*Service Worker*~

That sounds awesome and like a nice opportunity for growth all around. Sending you love and support on your journey!

grateful2be · ~*Service Worker*~

So good to hear from you, PC, on your first day! I was wondering how it all went.

Jill · ~*Service Worker*~

I was wondering how your new job fit you. Sounds so good. Thanks for letting us know.

hotrod · ~*Service Worker*~

Hi Mark

Good Luck in your new career. I know you will be such an asset to these patients.

PP · ~*Service Worker*~

Thank you for the update... I wish you the best.

Jerry F · ~*Service Worker*~

Remember it all Pink...all of it helps to keep you ahead of them. I'm thinking of your journey when it was also mine and I'm chuckling. The show is on!! Mr. Chip you have the floor. HP be with you Mark. In support. (((hugs))) smile

Debilyn · ~*Service Worker*~

Mark you were going to leave at first. I told you you had so much to share. We learn tons from you too! So glad you did not walk away!! See told ya so....lol hugs, debilyn who would love to be an angel on your shoulder whispering in your ear what to say to patients... hahahaha

Pushka · ~*Service Worker*~

Hugs Pink,

I don't know if this is something that you can do or not .. our rehab place has a family night once a month where our alanon group goes and talks about alanon and what it does and what it's not. Basically it's an ESH about what brought them to alanon and how alanon has changed their lives. I can't tell you how healing it is for both sides of the equation.

It's something to think about and it has opened a lot of minds and doors. Often at the open AA meetings I'm approached by RA's and asked for alanon lit for their families.

Anyway, congrats and how exciting!!

Hugs P :)

pinkchip · ~*Service Worker*~

They are going to have that visiting every weekend but I will be expected to do at least 1 family session for each of them while they are there. The 2 therapists currently working there are not in the program so I've been told they are excited about the balance I bring. I have been educated already that it's standard practice to urge the family into alanon and tell the residents to suggest it to their families too but not for them to urge or push it since they have already been so taxing and demanding on their families.

Breakingfree · ~*Service Worker*~

I love where HP put you right now and know that you work a great program and will know just what to do! Sending you prayer, love and support in your new role!!!

Jerry F · ~*Service Worker*~

pinkchip wrote:
They are going to have that visiting every weekend but I will be expected to do at least 1 family session for each of them while they are there. The 2 therapists currently working there are not in the program so I've been told they are excited about the balance I bring. I have been educated already that it's standard practice to urge the family into alanon and tell the residents to suggest it to their families too but not for them to urge or push it since they have already been so taxing and demanding on their families.

Mark this is a good thing...I agree with what Breaking just said...HP is placing you where HP needs you. You got program and they are encouraged...You got program and the clients' families will get a working demonstration thru you. Your recovery is a plus because you are able to walk the talk and you know that you know that you know what this disease is all about. It mean't for me that I had to stay into and up with my own recovery because the easiest person in the group that could get tossed by false pride was me and so I did what I would like my parents and grand-parents and uncles, aunts, sisters and brothers to do...I stayed in and worked it.

Good for them...they deserve you. ((((hugs)))) smile

stephaniej · Senior Member

Congratulations Mark! You are going to be a blessing to so many people. ((HUGS))

tiredtonite · Member

Congratulations! You'll do a great job carrying the message. TT

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