Topic 1: Case Study
Alex, a peer recovery specialist, has been feeling overwhelmed with work and has started avoiding difficult conversations with clients. He often changes the subject when clients bring up personal struggles. Over time, Alex feels more emotionally distant and disengaged from his role. What signs of avoidance do you notice in Alex? What strategies could he implement to address them?
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Alex’s avoidance is evident in his habit of changing the subject during sensitive client conversations, which has led to emotional distancing and disengagement, and he could address this by seeking supervision, engaging in targeted communication training, and incorporating regular self-care practices.