This is one of the most important ingredients as we weave ourselves in and out of peoples lives each day. Whether working in the community or working in the hospital or in the clinic and that is compassion. Quite frankly I dont see too much of it going on within the caring professions although the occupational therapists seem to activate the principle the most by making it active. Throughout the various environments I have worked whether psychotherapy, community mental health, social services or hospital I have heard other professionals speak about their clients as if they were wooden dolls being acted upon; the lack of respect, dignity has not always been forthcoming and alas it is a shameful thing to hear and view when other people, especially those who are there to care for others lack the one quality you would expect the most and that is; compassion.
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