I saw an ad for A Home Within and found the concept fit a hole for me clinically and personally. I mostly see private pay or private insurance clients but have a history working with underserved clients with chronic diseases. I missed this work and was hopeful volunteering with A Home Within would help me feel connected again... and it did.
We're wired for connection, and community helps folks feel less isolated. Feeling less isolated makes me less insecure about my vulnerabilities and more apt to want to work on my goals with another person, through therapy.
I feel like I get WAY more out of working with my AHW client than I offer her. I genuinely look forward to our sessions. Telehealth is typically challenging for connecting with clients but surprisingly this isn't the case with my AHW client. We hit off quickly and I've loved getting to know her and supporting her as she moves through young adulthood and creates a life she's proud of.
A Home Within does an excellent job of offering value to therapists donating their time. The consultation group I'm in is fantastic. I love the feedback from our consultant and getting to hear from other therapists across the country. The continuing ed is incredible. My IFS skills have grown so much and are used in almost every session, not just with my AHW client. And I genuinely enjoy my AHW client, so that's a huge benefit as well.
Thank you for your impact, Allison, through volunteering your skills and showing up for your client each week!
