I'm from a midsize city in Illinois. I used to work as a staff in a residential treatment facility in for women with severe mental illness. I now work in a different profession.
I recently was at a get-together with a group of friends. Somehow the topic of MI came up and my friend's colleague mentioned to me she was a consumer in the facility in which I worked. I was quite taken aback as she did not appear low functioning as were most of the consumers I worked with. It is possible she was never my patient.
Curious as to advice on how to proceed while remaining ethical in terms of remaining in touch with the individual, as she is in my social circle, and any other advice pertinent to remaining professional as a former mental health worker. Thanks
I recently was at a get-together with a group of friends. Somehow the topic of MI came up and my friend's colleague mentioned to me she was a consumer in the facility in which I worked. I was quite taken aback as she did not appear low functioning as were most of the consumers I worked with. It is possible she was never my patient.
Curious as to advice on how to proceed while remaining ethical in terms of remaining in touch with the individual, as she is in my social circle, and any other advice pertinent to remaining professional as a former mental health worker. Thanks
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