Pause & Reflect
Take a moment to reflect on the following questions. If you would like to save your responses, remember to record them in a separate document.
What would be in your mental preparation toolkit? Take a moment to reflect on what you can do to take care of your needs while doing advocacy work.
After writing your response, ask yourself…
- Did my response prioritize the client’s emotional needs first, before legal or procedural steps?
- Did I restore dignity and agency in the interaction?